Brake Caliper/Cylinder
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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. Open bleeder valve. Allow fluid to flow until no air bubbles are seen in hose. Tap lightly on caliper or backing plate to free trapped air. Close valve and repeat procedure on remaining bleeder valves.
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 |