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Bleeding Procedure

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  1. Connect pressure bleeder. Bleeding pressure should be set at 29 psi (2 bar). Open bleed screw at brake caliper (1), allow brake fluid to flow out free of bubbles. See Fig 1 and BLEEDING SEQUENCE  .
  2. Repeat bleeding operation at brake calipers 2, 3 and 4, allowing brake fluid to flow out free of bubbles at each brake caliper.
  3. Close bleed screw.
Fig 1: Bleeding Brake System
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