SERVICE MANUAL & ICA
8750 AMPHIBIAN/SEAPLANE FLOATS ON CESSNA 208/208B
Revision F
Page 45 of 104
P/N 1005723 Doc. No. W8750-24-01
10.
Repeat procedure at each caliper.
11.
When complete, brakes should not feel
“soft” or “spongy” when actuated.
BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM (ALT.)
When the Hydraulic Brake system is
disconnected use the primary procedures listed
in the previous section, or as an alternative
method to bleed the brake system is cross
bleeding between main gear calipers and to
brake reservoir (Back Bleeding). To bleed the
brakes system using this alternate method:
1.
Connect pressurize brake bleeding system to
outboard caliper.
CAUTION
WHEN PERFORMING CROSS
BLEEDING, IT MAY BE NECESSARY TO
REMOVE RESIDUAL FLUID FROM
BRAKE RESEVERIOR TO PREVENT
OVERFLOW.
2.
Open inboard and outboard bleeders on
main gear and pump fluid between calipers
till all air has been purged from calipers.
3.
Tighten inboard caliper bleeder and continue
pressurization to reservoir till all air has
been purged from line.
4.
Perform steps 1 thru 3 on opposite main gear
5.
When complete check brake fluid in
reservoir service to max line if necessary.
6.
When complete, brakes should not feel
“soft” or “spongy” when actuated.