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Brake Cylinder/Caliper

  1. Clean master cylinder reservoir cover and surrounding area. Ensure reservoir is full. Raise and support vehicle. Attach a clear hose to right rear bleeder valve, and submerge other end of hose in container of brake fluid.
  2. Open bleeder valve. Slowly depress brake pedal. Close bleeder valve, and release brake pedal. Wait 5 seconds, 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 on left rear, right front and left front bleeder valves. Ensure reservoir is full. Bleed brake control assembly.
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