Brake System Pressure Bleeding
Brake System Pressure BleedingSpecial Tool(s):
Material:
Pressure
WARNING: Use of any other than approved DOT 3 motor vehicle brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
CAUTION: Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the master cylinder reservoir filled with clean, specified motor vehicle brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
1. Clean all the dirt from the area and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
2. NOTE: Master cylinder pressure bleeder adapter tools are available from various manufacturers of pressure bleeding equipment. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer when installing the adapter.
Install the bleeder adapter to the brake master cylinder reservoir, and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the adapter.
3. NOTE: Bleed the longest line first. Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough clean, specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
Place a box end wrench on the RH rear bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the RH rear bleeder screw, and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
4. Open the valve on the bleeder tank.
5. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw. Leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows, then tighten the RH rear bleeder screw and remove the rubber hose.
^ To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 inch lbs).
6. Continue bleeding the rear of the system, going in order from the LH rear bleeder screw to the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw ending with the LH front brake caliper bleeder screw.
7. Close the bleeder tank valve. Remove the tank hose from the adapter, then remove the adapter.