Bleeding Sequence

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Left Front Brake Caliper
Right Front Brake Caliper
Left Rear Brake Caliper
Right Rear Brake Caliper

NOTE:

Bleed the brake caliper at each bleed screw. If the brake caliper has two bleed screws, bleed the outer screw first.

-- Build pressure up in brake system by pumping brake pedal.

NOTE:

Slowly depress the brake pedal to prevent the formation of bubbles.

-- As soon as pressure is built up, hold brake pedal in depressed position.

-- Open the bleed screw, with bleeder bottle hose connected, until the pressure is relieved (pedal drops).

-- Hold pedal in completely depressed position and close the bleed screw.

-- Release brake pedal and wait approximately two seconds so that brake fluid can flow out of the brake fluid reservoir.

-- Repeat the procedure until the brake fluid flows out clear and without bubbles.

-- Tighten the bleed screw, remove the bleeder hose and place the protective cap on the bleed screw.

-- Repeat the bleeding procedure in the specified sequence for the remaining brake calipers.

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid up to the "max" mark.

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir

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-- Screw down the reservoir.

-- Start the engine and check the brake pedal travel and pressure.

-- If the pedal travel is too long, check the brake system for leaks or repeat the bleeding procedure.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.