Section 06-00: Brake System, Service
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty Chassis Cab, Motorhome Chassis and Bronco Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Brake Fluid Level Check

 WARNING: BRAKE FLUID CONTAINS POLYGLYCOL ETHERS AND POLYGLYCOLS. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING. IF BRAKE FLUID CONTACTS EYES, FLUSH EYES WITH RUNNING WATER FOR FIFTEEN MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IF IRRITATION PERSISTS. IF TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.

Check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir on the brake master cylinder (2140). The brake fluid level should be at or near the MAX mark. If the brake fluid level is low, inspect the brake system and add brake fluid as directed in the following procedure.

Brake System Service

  1.  WARNING: USE OF ANY OTHER THAN THE APPROVED DOT 3 BRAKE FLUID WILL CAUSE PERMANENT DAMAGE TO BRAKE COMPONENTS AND WILL RENDER THE BRAKES INOPERATIVE.

    Clean and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap (2162) from the brake master cylinder reservoir.

  1. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the MAX line with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A.

  1. Install the brake master cylinder filler cap on the brake master cylinder reservoir.