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Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding

Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Service Precautions.

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution in Service Precautions.

Notice: Refer to Filling the Master Cylinder Notice in Service Precautions.

1. Install the reservoir to the master cylinder.
2. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep full throughout the entire bleeding process.
3. Install adapters into each master cylinder outlet port.
4. Attach a piece of plastic tubing to each adapter and submerge the other ends in the reservoir. Make sure the tubes remain submerged in the fluid.
5. Using a wooden or plastic dowel, slowly push in the master cylinder piston and release. Repeat the process until there is no sign of air in the brake fluid.