OEM Lincoln MKX Brake Master Cylinder

Lincoln MKX Brake Master Cylinder Parts and Q&A

• Master Cylinder
  CT4Z-2140-A
  Q: How to Properly Bleed the Brake Master Cylinder to Ensure Safety on Lincoln MKX?

  A:

  The brake system bleeding requires only DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid because using different types of fluid will result in permanent component damage and broken brakes which potentially lead to personal injuries. Read all cautionary instructions on the product label while seeking emergency medical advice by dialing 1-800-959-3673 for Ford/Motorcraft products throughout the USA and Canada. The bleeding operation requires maintenance of sufficient clean specified brake fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir and avoiding brake fluid reuses from hydraulic system drains to protect painted and plastic components. A new brake master cylinder installation and any situation where the system becomes drained or partially drained needs a priming step to stop air from entering the system. Place perished brake master cylinder outlet tubes into the reservoir followed by short tubes with their ends in the fluid while filling the reservoir with clean brake master fluid. The assistant must pump the brake pedal until both brake tubes produce running fluid without air bubbles before installing the brake outlet tubes. An assistant should pump the brake pedal while applying force before loosening the last brake tube fitting to release a brake fluid stream while tightening the fitting with the brake pedal under pressure. The technique should be repeated until pure fluid without bubbles appears and the brake master cylinder reservoir needs refilling. After this, complete the same process with the front brake tube. Complete brake tube tightening must be performed at 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs) while the assistant keeps constant pressure on the brake pedal.