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Master Cylinder

  1. Loosen wheel nuts, jack-up vehicle, support it with safety stands, and remove wheel.
  2. Disconnect the brake line at primary and secondary sides.
  3. Cover the master cylinder with vinyl bag.
  4. Carefully depress and hold the brake pedal.
  5. Close the outlet plug with your finger and release the brake pedal.
  6. Repeat steps  4 and  5 until brake fluid is completely bled from outlet plug.
  7. Remove the vinyl bag, then connect the brake pipe to master cylinder. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  8. Bleed air from the brake line. See BRAKE LINE  .