Bleeding Rear Brakes With Fully Charged Accumulator
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NOTE:
Use only Dot 3 brake fluid. Use of Dot 5 silicone fluid is NOT recommended. Internal damage to pump components may result.
- Turn ignition on. Allow system to become fully charged. Pump motor will stop when system is fully charged. Attach a bleeder hose to one rear bleeder valve and submerge other end of hose in a container of clean brake fluid. Open bleeder valve.
- With ignition on, slightly depress brake pedal for at least 10 seconds. Continue procedure until there is no more air coming out of hose. Repeat procedure for other rear brake. Fill reservoir to maximum level with a fully charged accumulator.