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Pressure Bleeding

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  1. Clean master cylinder cap and surrounding area. Remove cap.
    2. NOTE: Master cylinder pressure bleeder adapter tools are available from various manufacturers of pressure bleeding equipment. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer when installing the adapter.
  2. Install the bleeder adapter to the brake master cylinder reservoir, and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the adapter.
    3. NOTE: Bleed the longest line first. Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
  3. Place a box end wrench on the right rear bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the right rear bleeder screw, and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid. See Figure . See BLEEDING SEQUENCE  .
  4. Open the valve on the bleeder tank. Loosen the right rear bleeder screw. Leave open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows, then tighten the right rear bleeder screw and remove the rubber hose.
  5. Continue bleeding the rest of the system, going in order from the left rear bleeder screw to the right front disc brake caliper bleeder screw, ending with the left front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. See BLEEDING SEQUENCE  .
  6. Close the bleeder tank valve. Remove the tank hose from the adapter, and remove the adapter.
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