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Manual Bleeding Instructions
NOTE :
To bleed the brakes manually, the aid of a helper will be required.
Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw and
feed the hose into a clear jar containing enough fresh
brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose.
1. Turn the ignition switch off.
2. Have a helper pump the brake pedal three or four times and hold it in the down position.
3. With the pedal in the down position, open the bleeder screw at least one full turn.
4. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. After the bleeder screw is closed, release the
brake pedal.
5. Repeat the above steps until all trapped air is removed from that wheel circuit (usually four or five times).
6. Bleed the remaining wheel circuits in the same manner until all air is removed from the brake system. Monitor
the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir to make sure it does not go dry.
7. Check and adjust brake fluid level to the
9
MAX
9
mark.
8. Check the brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not been improved, some air may still be
trapped in the system. Re-bleed the brakes as necessary.
9. Test drive the vehicle to verify the brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct.
Pressure Bleeding Instructions
NOTE :
Follow pressure bleeder manufacturer’s instructions for use of pressure bleeding equipment.
Attach the pressure bleeding equipment to the Master
Cylinder.
Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeder screw and
feed the hose into a clear jar containing enough fresh
brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose.
1. Open the bleeder screw at least one full turn or more to obtain a steady stream of brake fluid.
2. After approximately 120-240 ml of fluid have been bled through the brake circuit and an air-free flow is main-
tained in the clear plastic hose and jar, close the bleeder screw.
3. Repeat this procedure at all the remaining bleeder screws.
4. Check and adjust brake fluid level to the
9 MAX 9 mark on the reservoir.
5. Check the brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not been improved, some air may still be
trapped in the system. Re-bleed the brakes as necessary.
6. Test drive the vehicle to verify the brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct.
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