Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BRAKE FLUIDBLEEDING
HINT: If any work is done on the brake system or air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the system of air.
NOTICE: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.
1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT: If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder of the air.
a. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
b. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
c. Block off the outlet plug with your finger and release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
3. BLEED BRAKE LINE
a. Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper or wheel cylinder.
b. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
c. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.
e. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the brake line of the air for each wheel.
4. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3