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Pressure Bleeding

CAUTION: Never exceed 50 psi (3.5 kg/cm2 ) when pressure bleeding brake system.
  1. Clean reservoir cap area. Connect pressure bleeder. Remove dust cap from right rear wheel bleeder fitting. Attach hose to bleeder fitting. Submerge other end of hose in container of clean brake fluid.
  2. Open valve on bleeder tank to pressurize system. Maintain system pressure at 10-30 psi (.7-2.1 kg/cm2 ). With brake pedal released, open bleeder fitting until air bubbles no longer emerge from submerged end of hose.
  3. Repeat procedure at left front, left rear and right front wheels. When finished, close pressure bleeder tank valve, remove adapter and adjust fluid level to .16" (4.1 mm) below MAX line.