Manual Bleeding
NOTE:
For vehicles with Anti-Lock Brakes Systems (ABS), see appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM
article in this section.
- Fill master cylinder. Install clear vinyl bleeder hose onto first bleeder valve to be serviced (LR or RR). Place other end of hose in clean transparent container.
- Partially fill container with clean brake fluid. Submerge end of hose in fluid. Open bleeder valve 1-2 turns. Slowly depress brake pedal through its full travel.
- Close bleeder valve. Release pedal. Pump pedal several times to push air toward wheel cylinders. Repeat procedure until flow of brake fluid is clear and free of bubbles. Proceed to next bleeder valve of brake bleeding sequence. See BLEEDING SEQUENCE .
NOTE:
Check fluid level in master cylinder frequently during bleeding sequence.