Pressure Bleeding

The pressure bleeding equipment must be of the diaphragm type. 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. Use extreme care to prevent brake fluid from contacting any painted surface.

Tools Required:


^ Brake Bleeder Adapter

^ Combination Valve Depressor

1. Fill the pressure tank at least 1/3 full of brake fluid. The bleeder must be re-bled each time fluid is added.

^ Charge the bleeder to 140-170 kPa (20-25 psi).

2. Use valve depressor to depress and hold the valve stem on the combination valve during the bleeding operation.

3. Install the bleeder adapter.

4. Bleed each wheel in the following sequence:

^ Right rear

^ Left rear

^ Right front

^ Left front

5. Connect the hose from the bleeder to the adapter at the master cylinder.


6. Open the tank valve.

7. Attach a hose to a brake bleeder screw.

8. Immerse the opposite end of the hose into a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.

9. Open the bleeder screw at least 3/4 of a turn and allow the fluid to flow until no air is seen in the fluid.

10. Close the bleeder screw.

11. Repeat steps 7 through 10 at all the wheels.

12. Check the brake pedal for "sponginess", repeat the entire bleeding procedure if this condition is found.

13. Remove valve depressor.

14. Disconnect the line from the bleeder adapter.

15. Remove the bleeder adapter.

16. Fill the master cylinder to the proper level with brake fluid.