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Pressure Bleeding

NOTE: When bleeding with pressure system, DO NOT exceed 50 psi (3.5 kg/cm2 ).
  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 less than 50 psi (3.5 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 complete, close pressure bleeder tank valve, remove adapter, and adjust fluid level to .16" (4.1 mm) below MAX line.