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Master Cylinder

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  1. Fill brake fluid reservoir. Keep reservoir at least half full during procedure. Disconnect forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder. Allow brake fluid to fill master cylinder piston bore until fluid flows from forward pipe connection. Reconnect forward brake pipe to master cylinder.
  2. Slowly depress brake pedal and hold. Loosen forward brake pipe connection at master cylinder to purge air from bore. Tighten connection and slowly release brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds, and repeat until all air is removed from bore. When clear fluid flows from forward connection, repeat steps at rear brake pipe connection at master cylinder.
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