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Pressure Bleeding

CAUTION: To prevent air, moisture and other contaminants from entering hydraulic system, pressure bleeder must have a diaphragm preferably rubber, between air supply and fluid.
  1. Remove brake fluid reservoir cap, clean cap and area around cap.
  2. Fill master cylinder reservoir with clean DOT 3 brake fluid.
  3. Install Brake Bleed Adapter (J-43915) to brake fluid reservoir.
  4. Connect Pressure Bleed Adapter (J-29532) to brake fluid reservoir.
  5. Pressurize bleeder equipment to 20-25 psi (1.40-1.75 kg/cm2 ).
  6. If master cylinder is suspected of having air in its bore, see MANUAL BLEEDING  step  2 for procedure on bleeding master cylinder.
  7. Bleed individual calipers and wheel cylinders. See BRAKELINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE  table. Tighten rear wheel cylinder bleeder valve to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Check brake pedal for sponginess. If brake pedal exhibits sponginess, repeat bleeding procedure until condition disappears. Go to step  7 .
  9. While engine is running and brakes applied, check for brake fluid leaks.
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