Component Bleeding
Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Master Cylinder Bleeding Set |
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.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
NOTE:
Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.
- 2.
Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. Refer to: Specifications .
- 5.
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.
- 7.
Tighten the brake tube fittings. Refer to: Specifications .
- 8.
Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. Refer to: Specifications .
- 9.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding .
Brake Caliper, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Hose or Brake Tube
- 10.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding .
NOTE:
Pressure bleeding the brake system is required anytime a hydraulic brake system component has been disconnected.