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Pressure Bleeding

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  1. Release all vacuum from power unit by depressing brake pedal several times. Clean dirt from brake fluid reservoir cap and surrounding area, then remove cap. With pressure tank at least 1/2 full of brake fluid and charged with 10-30 psi (.70-2.10 kg/cm2 ) air pressure, connect tank to master cylinder using proper adapter(s).
  2. Attach bleeder hose to first bleed valve to be serviced. See BRAKELINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE  table. Place other end of hose in clean, transparent container. Partially fill container with clean brake fluid until end of hose is submerged in fluid.
  3. Open release valve on pressure bleeder. Open bleed valve 3/4 turn, noting fluid flow. When fluid flowing into container is clear and free of bubbles, close bleed valve securely.
  4. Finish bleeding system in same manner using correct sequence. Remove pressure tank from master cylinder, and check fluid level of master cylinder reservoir.
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