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Brake Caliper/Cylinder (Bleeding)

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  1. Clean master cylinder reservoir cover and surrounding area. Remove reservoir cap. Ensure reservoir is full. Install reservoir cap. Raise and support vehicle. Attach a clear hose to specified bleeder valve and submerge other end of hose in a container of clean brake fluid. See BRAKE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table.
    BRAKE BLEEDING SEQUENCE

    Application Bleeding Sequence
    "J" Body Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front
    1998 "N" Body Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front
    1999 "N" Body (Alero & Grand Am) Right Rear, Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front
    1999 "N" Body (Cutlass & Malibu) Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front
    "W" Body Right Rear, Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front
  2. Open bleeder valve. Slowly depress brake pedal. Close bleeder valve and slowly release brake pedal. Wait 5 seconds and repeat process until brake pedal is firm and no air bubbles are seen in hose. Tap lightly on caliper or backing plate to free trapped air. Repeat procedure at remaining bleeder valves. See BRAKE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table. Ensure reservoir is full. Bleed ABS modulator assembly.
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