OEM 2001 Ford Excursion Brake Master Cylinder

2001 Ford Excursion Brake Master Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: How to Properly Bleed the Brake Master Cylinder on 2001 Ford Excursion?

  A: Proper bleeding of the brake system requires the brake master cylinder reservoir to maintain High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid C6AZ-1 9542-AB or an equivalent DOT 3 fluid that fulfills Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A while avoiding damage to painted and plastic surfaces. Air entry becomes possible whenever the hydraulic system has an undone connection, so a bleeding process must take place. You should disconnect brake lines when priming inside the vehicle, yet bench priming requires mounting the brake master cylinder into a vise using short brake tubes that submerge into the reservoir. An assistant should either pump the brake pedal or press the main piston slowly until both tubes produce clear fluid without bubble formation. After the brake master cylinder gets installed in the vehicle, please disconnect the shortest tubes and proceed to link its outlet tubes together. Professionals should perform the bleeding process on each brake tube starting at the brake master cylinder by having an assistant both pump the brake pedal and maintain pressure while the professional loosens the last fitting until brake fluid effectively drains out. Begin with a secure tightening of the fitting while an assistant keeps force on the pedal and execute the procedure until fluid remains crystal clear without air bubbles. Follow the above process while adding reservoir fluid when needed and perform the bleeding sequence on the front brake tube. Proper hand washing becomes necessary after brake fluid handling, while medical assistance must be obtained whenever eyes or stomach encounter brake fluid exposure.