OEM 2001 Lincoln Town Car Brake Master Cylinder

2001 Lincoln Town Car Brake Master Cylinder Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How can you properly prime the brake master cylinder on 2001 Lincoln Town Car?

  A: A person must use only approved DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid when priming the brake master cylinder because other fluids will lead to permanent damage and make the brakes nonfunctional. Users must handle brake fluid with caution while preventing direct eye exposure and thoroughly cleaning hands afterward; eye flush with water for 15 minutes becomes necessary if irritation continues to affect you so seek professional medical help. Maintain inside reserve fluid at the required level in the brake master cylinder reservoir while the bleeding operation happens. Also avoid using drained fluid more than once during the process. Brake fluid needs immediate water washing to remove any damage it causes to painted and plastic surfaces. System bleeding is necessary after disconnecting any hydraulic components because air entry occurs which requires either manual or pressure bleeding equipment to remedy the situation. New brake master cylinders require priming or the system must be filtered from air prior to installation. You need to remove brake lines during in-vehicle priming but must use a vise for bench priming the brake master cylinder. A bleed screw equipped car requires users to connect a brief brake tube leading to the reservoir which should contain DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid while submerging the tube end beneath the fluid surface. An assistant needs to activate the brake pedal by pumping it or gently pressing the primary piston until brake fluid with no air bubbles appears from the tubes. The brake master cylinder goes into the vehicle followed by removing short tubes and fitting brake outlet tubes. A helper should both pump the brake pedal and keep steady pressure while you loosen the back brake tube fittings on the brake master cylinder until fluid starts to drip out and you briefly tighten them when the pressure is maintained. Continue with this method until the fluid stays clear and bubble-free and maintain the reservoir's liquid level if needed before moving forward to bleed the front brake tube.