8.3.
BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE
WARNING!
Familiarise yourself with the hazards of brake fluid - read manufacturer’s instructions on the container.
8.3.1.
IMPORTANT: DO NOT
touch the vehicle’s brake pedal whilst bleeding the brakes.
8.3.2.
Refer to the specific vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for brake bleeding and wheel sequence procedure before proceeding. If no
specific instructions from the vehicle manufacturer exist, follow the instructions detailed below.
8.3.3.
Remove the cap of the vehicle’s master brake fluid reservoir. If the fluid level is not at maximum, top it up.
8.3.4.
Attach the appropriate size bleeding attachment to the bleed nipple on the brake calliper of the first wheel, normally nearest to master
brake fluid reservoir (fig.15).
8.3.5.
Operate vacuum pump until approximately 21inHg vacuum is created.
8.3.6.
Apply copper grease to the brake bleeding nipples before and after the brake bleeding procedure to reduce the possibility of seized or
broken nipples when the brakes are next bled.
8.3.7.
Open the bleed nipple about a quarter of a turn. Allow brake fluid to be drawn until no air bubbles are visible in the brake fluid in the
clear hose.
8.3.8.
Tighten the bleed nipple.
8.3.9.
Remove the attachment from the brake nipple.
8.3.10. Repeat the process as necessary.
NOTE!
Check the master brake fluid reservoir regularly to ensure that
the level does not drop too far, and top up as necessary.
NOTE!
Empty bleeder container regularly and
DO NOT
allow
container to overfill as brake fluid will be drawn into vacuum pump.
WARNING! When brake bleeding and/or fluid changing is
complete, test the action of the brake pedal to ensure that the
brakes are working before attempting to drive the vehicle on the
road and test the vehicle for satisfactory performance of the
braking system.
8.4.
CLUTCH BLEEDING PROCEDURE
8.4.1.
Refer to the relevant vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for clutch
bleeding procedure. If no specific instructions from the vehicle
manufacturer exist, follow the same basic procedure as the brake
bleeding instructions above.
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