Ford Fiesta: Brake System - General Information / Component Bleeding. General Procedures
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Master Cylinder Bleeding Set |
Bleeding
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
Master Cylinder
NOTE:
When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it
should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.
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NOTE:
Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
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Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.
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Install the master cylinder bleeding set.
Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
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Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.
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Remove the master cylinder bleeding set.
Remove the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
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Tighten the brake tube fittings.
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
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Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00)
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Brake Caliper, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Hose or Brake Tube
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NOTE:
Pressure bleeding the brake system is required
anytime a hydraulic brake system component has been disconnected.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00)
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Symptom Chart(s)
Symptom Chart: Brake System
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Repair
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking
brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could
result in injury to hands or fingers...
Other information:
System Operation
Battery and Cables
The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
Vehicles with 1.0L EcoBoost or 1.6L EcoBoost engine have a battery monitor sensor attached to the negative battery cable...
System Operation
Rear View Mirrors - Exterior, Power
The LH and RH exterior mirror glass movement is controlled by the
exterior mirror control switch and the LH and RH exterior mirror motors.
The exterior mirror control switch receives voltage at all times from
the CJB ...
Categories
Preliminary Inspection
Verify the customer concern by carrying out a road test on a
smooth road. If any vibrations are apparent, Refer to the Symptom
Chart: NVH.
To maximize tire performance, inspect for signs of incorrect
inflation and uneven wear, which may indicate a need for balancing,
rotation or front suspension alignment.
Correct tire pressure and driving techniques have an
important influence on tire life. Heavy cornering, excessively rapid
acceleration and unnecessary sharp braking increase tire wear.
Correct
tire pressure and driving techniques have an important influence on
tire life. Heavy cornering, exce
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