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Bleeding Sequence

CAUTION: DO NOT allow reservoir to run dry during brake bleeding procedure. Use only clean brake fluid. Ensure no dirt or other foreign matter contaminates brake fluid. DO NOT mix different brands of brake fluid, as they may not be compatible. DO NOT spill brake fluid on vehicle, as it may damage paint. If brake fluid contacts paint, immediately wash with water.
  1. If master cylinder is rebuilt or reservoir is empty, bleed master cylinder first. Bleed wheels in sequence. Start on wheel with longest hydraulic line, and work toward wheel with shortest hydraulic line.
  2. Raise and support vehicle. Ensure brake fluid reservoir is at least half full during bleeding procedure. Connect one end of transparent vinyl tube to bleed screw. Submerge other end of tube in a container half filled with clean brake fluid.
  3. Have an assistant depress brake pedal several times and hold in depressed position. Loosen bleeder screw, and drain fluid into container. Tighten bleeder screw.
    NOTE: Ensure brake pedal remains depressed until bleeder screw is tightened.
  4. Refill brake fluid reservoir as necessary. Repeat step  3 until air is no longer discharged. Ensure bleeder screw is tightened to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Ensure fluid leakage is not present. Add fluid to reservoir. Repeat procedure for remaining wheels.