Lincoln Nautilus: 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.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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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.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
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Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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 (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
Fluid Container
Bleeding
All vehicles
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water...
Other information:
Unlocking the Doors
Enter the factory-set five-digit code or your
personal code. You must press each number
within five seconds of each other.
Press 3-4 within five seconds to unlock
all doors.
Locking the Doors
Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 at the same time
with the driver door closed.
Note: You do not need to enter the code
first...
Global Customer Symptom Code (GCSC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Symptom
Action
Driver Aid & Information >
Universal Remote >
Performance >
Inoperative
GO to Pinpoint Test A
Symptom Chart(s)..