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Master Cylinder

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Bleeding 

NOTE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

Master Cylinder 

NOTE: When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.

  1. 1.

    NOTE: Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.

    Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.

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  1. 2.

    Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. REFER to: Specifications .
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  1. 3.

    Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.
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  1. 4.

    Install the master cylinder bleeding set.

    Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

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  1. 5.

    Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.
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  1. 6.

    Remove the master cylinder bleeding set.

    Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

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  1. 7.

    Tighten the brake tube fittings. REFER to: Specifications .
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  1. 8.

    Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. REFER to: Specifications .
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  1. 9.

    Refer to: BRAKE SYSTEM PRESSURE BLEEDING .