Ford Escape: Brake System - General Information / General Procedures - Brake System Draining and Filling - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Draining

1. Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
   

1. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
   

1. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. On both sides.
   Remove the bleeder screw cap.
   

1. On both sides.
   Connect the hose to bleeder screw and collect the brake fluid into the fluid container.
   Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container

1. On both sides.
   Loosen the bleeder screw.
   Loosen: 180°

1. Apply the brake pedal several times until the brake fluid reservoir becomes empty.
   

1. On both sides.
   Tighten the bleeder screw to specification.
   Torque: 80 lb.in (9 Nm)

Filling

1. Bleed the brake system.
   Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Electric Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
   Refer to: Component Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).