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Finishing work

Fig 1: Bleeding Brake System
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Fill the brake fluid reservoir with new brake fluid. Use Volvo Genuine parts, DOT 4+.

Remove the pedal jack.

Cars with manual transmissions: Bleed the clutch 

If necessary: 

Bleed the brake system. See Brake system, bleeding (using bleeding unit)

Bleed the system again if the pedal travel is more than 40 mm.

Check for leakage.

The brake fluid level must not be above the maximum mark.