Pressure Tank Bleeding

Clean master cylinder cap and surrounding area, then remove cap. With pressure tank at least 1/3 full connect to master cylinder using suitable adapters. Attach bleeder hose to first bleeder valve to be serviced. See BLEEDING SEQUENCE . Place other end of hose in clean glass jar partially filled with clean brake fluid so end of hose is submerged in fluid. Open release valve on pressure bleeder. Unscrew valve 3/4-1 turn noting fluid flow. When fluid flowing from cylinder to cup is free of bubbles, close bleeder valve securely. Bleed remaining cylinders in correct sequence and in same manner. Remove tool from combination valve.

Fig 1: Pressure Bleeder Installation (Typical)

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PRESSURE BLEEDING PRESSURES

Application

Psi

American Motors

15-20

Chrysler Corp.

⁽¹⁾35

Ford Motor Co.

10-30

General Motors

Cadillac

⁽²⁾30

All Other Models

20-25

⁽¹⁾	Use 25 psi max. on master cylinder with plastic reservoirs.

⁽²⁾	Use 20-25 psi on Eldorado and Seville.