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How do I bleed the brakes on a Ford Ranger?
The brakes on my Ranger have been acting up. How do I bleed the brakes on a Ford Ranger? I want to make sure the fluid is properly lubricating the pads.
Matthew Macgugan · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Great job listening to the signs that your brakes need attention! Before you begin, make sure you pick up a brake bleeding kit and
brake fluid
from your local hardware or auto parts store. Then, follow these steps to bleed the brakes on your Ford Ranger
:Raise the vehicle using a jack. Choose a wheel to begin bleeding the brake cylinder and jack up that side of the vehicle. You will alternate all four wheels.
Attach the hose to the cylinder of your brake bleeding kit. Add brake fluid into the cylinder of the brake bleed kit, filling it about 1/2 way, and fasten the lid with the hose attached.
Attach the hose to the brake valve that you’re going to bleed.
Carefully get into the vehicle and depress the brake pedal repeatedly until the bleed tube runs clear with brake fluid, meaning there are no air bubbles.
Drain the brake fluid in the bleed kit reservoir until it’s 1/2 full after each wheel.
After bleeding each brake cylinder, top off the brake fluid in the paster cylinder and replace the cap.
Just like that, you’ve bled the brakes on your Ford Ranger! Since you like taking care of your car, spare a minute to review your car insurance policy. Download the
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