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Pressure

CAUTION: Pressure bleeding equipment must be of the diaphragm type. That is, it must have a rubber diaphragm between the air supply and the brake fluid to prevent air, moisture, oil and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.

Figure 5 Bleeder Adapter J-35690:





1. Install the correct bleeding adapter to the master cylinder, Tool J-35690.
2. Make sure the pressure tank is at least 1/3 full of Supreme #11 brake fluid or its equivalent. The bleeder ball must be re-bled each time fluid is added.
3. Charge the bleeder ball to 20-25 PSI (140-173 kPa).
4. When ready to begin bleeding, connect hose to master cylinder bleeder adapter and open the tank valve.
5. Bleed the brakes in the following sequence: right front. right rear. left rear and left front.

NOTE: Stroke brake pedal while pressure bleeding.

6. With the proper size wrench over the bleeder valve, attach bleeder tube. The discharge end must hang submerged in a clean container partially filled with brake fluid.
7. Open the bleeder valve at least 3/4 turn and allow flow to continue until no air is seen in the fluid.
8. Close the bleed valve, be sure it seals.
9. Repeat Steps 6-8 for the remaining bleeder valves (See Step 5 for sequence).
10. Check the pedal feel for "sponginess" and repeat the entire procedure if necessary.
11. Dispose of all removed brake fluid.
12. Disconnect bleeder equipment from the brake bleeder adapter.
13. Remove bleeder adapter. Wipe all areas dry if fluid was spilled during adapter removal.
13. Fill master cylinder reservoirs to proper level and install master cylinder diaphragm and cover.