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Brake Master Cylinder: Notes

  1. Remove front wheel and unscrew bleeder screw on caliper. Connect and bleed Brake Pressure Tester (34 3 160). Install pedal force meter on brake pedal. Apply about 100 lbs. (445 N) of pressure.
  2. The hydraulic line pressure should then show a certain pressure value for the service brakes. This pressure must not drop by more than a maximum of 8% within 2 minutes. Repeat test on rear brake circuit.