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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYS-
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WARNING
Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
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the system is disassembled.
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a brake hose is loosened, disconnected
or replaced.
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the brake fluid level is very low.
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brake operation is faulty.
1. Remove:
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brake master cylinder reservoir cap
TIP
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Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or al-
low the brake master cylinder reservoir to
overflow.
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When bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
make sure there is always enough brake
fluid before applying the brake. Ignoring this
precaution could allow air to enter the hy-
draulic brake system, considerably length-
ening the bleeding procedure.
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If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary
to let the brake fluid settle for a few hours.
Repeat the bleeding procedure when the
tiny bubbles in the hose have disappeared.
2. Bleed:
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hydraulic brake system
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a. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level with the recommended brake fluid.
b. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir
diaphragm.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose
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tightly to
the bleed screw
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d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever several times.
f. Fully pull the brake lever without releasing
it.
g. Loosen the bleed screw.
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
