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System Bleeding

1. Ensure there are no fluid leaks from joints or connections.
2. When bleeding brakes, bleed brakes connected to the secondary chamber of the master cylinder, then bleed brakes connected to the primary chamber of the master cylinder.
3. Fit one end of vinyl tube into air bleeder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.
4. Slowly depress brake pedal and keep it depressed, then slowly open air bleeder to discharge air together with brake fluid. Keep brake bleeder open for approximately 1 to 2 seconds.
5. Close bleeder and slowly release brake pedal.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube.
7. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 at each wheel.