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Disk Brake Bleeding

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CAUTION: Take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe it off quickly.

Connect a vinyl tube to the outer end of the air bleeder screws to bleed the circuit of air. Then, connect the vinyl tube to the inner end and bleed the circuit of air. Except for these, the conventional procedures shall be followed. After the circuit has been bled of air, tighten both air bleeder screws securely.

Fig 1: Locating Air Bleeder Screws
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CAUTION: During the operation, cover the bleeder screw with a cloth or similar materials to prevent splashing of the brake fluid. If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly, immediately wipe off the fluid.

Cover the bleeder screw with a cloth or similar materials. Then, blow air to completely remove the brake fluid remaining in the bleeder screw.

Fig 2: Blowing Air To Completely Remove Brake Fluid Remaining In Bleeder Screw
G06677660Courtesy of MITSUBISHI MOTOR SALES OF AMERICA.