Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

NOTE: The front brake circuits must be bled first. If required, a bleeder unit can be used for the front brake circuits.

FRONT WHEEL BRAKE CIRCUITS
1. Top up, as necessary with DOT 4 brake fluid.
2. Connect a length of transparent hose to the bleed nipple on the right hand front caliper. Place the other end of the hose in a suitable receptacle.
3. Have a helper depress the brake pedal as you undo the nipple.
- With the pedal down to the floor, tighten the nipple and then release the pedal.
- Repeat this operation until no air bubbles are visable in the hose.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to bleed the circuit for the left front hand front wheel.

REAR WHEEL BRAKE CIRCUIT
1. Top up, as necessary with DOT 4 brake fluid.
2. Connect a length of transparent hose to the bleed nipple on the right hand front caliper. Place the other end of the hose in a suitable receptacle.
3. Have a helper switch ON the ignition and depress the brake pedal.

CAUTION: The pump motor must not run for more than two minutes at a time. After the motor has been running, leave it to cool for ten minutes before restarting it.

4. Undo the brake nipple and draw off brake fluid until no air bubbles are visable in the hose.
- To bleed the remainder of the circuit to the other wheel, repeat steps 2,3 and 4.
5. Top up the brake fluid to the MAX mark on the side of the reservoir.