How to bleed brakes on a 2015 Ford Expedition?
Bleeding the brakes on a 2015 Ford Expedition is a straightforward process that helps ensure your vehicle's braking system is functioning properly. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the necessary steps to bleed the brakes on your Expedition.
Why Bleed the Brakes?
Bleeding the brakes is an essential maintenance task that removes air bubbles from the brake fluid in your vehicle's hydraulic braking system. Over time, air can enter the system, reducing the effectiveness of the brakes and potentially leading to a spongy or soft brake pedal. Regularly bleeding the brakes helps maintain optimal brake performance and safety.
Supplies Needed
- Brake fluid (check your owner's manual for the recommended type)
- Brake bleeding kit (includes a clear hose and a brake fluid catch container)
- Wrench or socket set
- Clean rags
With the necessary supplies on hand, you're ready to begin the brake bleeding process.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Park your 2015 Ford Expedition on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
Open the brake fluid reservoir cap and check the fluid level. Top up the reservoir with the recommended brake fluid if necessary.
Locate the brake bleeder valves, which are typically located on the brake calipers or wheel cylinders. These are small, nipple-like fittings.
Attach the clear hose from the brake bleeding kit to the first bleeder valve, with the other end of the hose submerged in the brake fluid catch container.
Have an assistant slowly depress the brake pedal while you open the bleeder valve. This will allow air bubbles to be expelled from the system.
Close the bleeder valve before your assistant releases the brake pedal. Repeat this process until the fluid flowing through the hose is free of air bubbles.
Move to the next wheel and repeat the bleeding process, following the same steps.
Once all four wheels have been bled, check the brake fluid level in the reservoir and top it up if necessary.
Carefully dispose of the used brake fluid and clean up any spills.
By following these steps, you have successfully bled the brakes on your 2015 Ford Expedition, ensuring your vehicle's braking system is operating at its best.
Do you bleed brakes with the engine on or off?
The vehicle should not be running at any time during the bleeding process. If you are using a DIY system, these steps require a partner: With your partner in the driver's seat, have them slowly pump the brake pedal two times and then hold the brake pedal to the floor.
How many times should you pump the brakes when bleeding them?
Attach one end of the clear plastic tubing to the bleeder screw, and place the other end into the disposable bottle. Position the bottle on top of the caliper or drum assembly, and hold it steady. Instruct your assistant to pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down firmly and say “applied.”
How do you get trapped air out of your brakes?
Removing Air From the Brake Lines Without Bleeding Them
- Raise your car using a jack and locate the bleeder.
- Attach a plastic hose to the bleeder bolt after you've loosened this bolt.
- Place something on the brake pedal to hold it firm.
- Wait for the brake fluid to drain.
How to pressure bleed brakes?
All you have to do is fill the power bleeder with a brake fluid of your choice, pressurize it to about 15 psi, then go and crack your caliper bleeder screw. The pressure is enough to push the old fluid out, no pedal pumping required. I like to repump it a few times per corner to get out as much fluid as possible.
Do you bleed brakes with the reservoir cap on or off?
Locate your brake master cylinder reservoir's brake fluid level, usually located under-the-hood. Ensure that your car has the appropriate amount of fluid. While you're bleeding the brakes, you'll want to be sure that you leave the master cylinder cap unscrewed but rest it on top of the reservoir.
Do you pump brakes when bleeding?
Position the bottle on top of the caliper or drum assembly, and hold it steady. Instruct your assistant to pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down firmly and say “applied.” Loosen the bleeder screw with a brief 1/4 turn to release fluid into the waste bottle.
How to bleed air from brakes by yourself?
you want to pump your brakes. hold down the pedal. then open the valve to release any air. and then quickly close it to prevent any air from going back into the system. repeat this a couple times until there is no more air bubbles in your tubing. now just repeat this process with your other calipers.
What are the symptoms of air in the ABS module?
The brakes feels spongy when pressed: The brake pedal loses its firmness and feels soft or spongy when pressed. Erratic ABS activation: Air causes unpredictable ABS engagement which can lead to erratic braking response times. Increased brake pedal travel: More pedal effort is required to achieve braking.
How to bleed a Ford ABS module without a scan tool?
The general procedure is find some sand, gravel, ice, or snow, and drive around locking all the wheels up to activate ABS to purge air out, then bleed the brakes, then repeat till normal ABS function is observed and no sponginess.
How do you bleed brakes on a Ford ABS?
The Factory-Recommended Procedure: Fully Flushing ABS Systems
- Manually bleed the system (Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front).
- Use the service tool to activate the ABS pump and cycle the valves.
- Bleed the system again using the same manual process.
