Bleeding Brakes (Procedure 1): Bleeding: Notes

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Depress brake pedal a few times to remove any air bubbles in the master cylinder.

NOTE: This step must be carried out between bleeding each brake caliper concerned.

Fig 1: Connecting Hose From Collecting Bottle

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NOTE: Start bleeding at one of the rear wheels.

Remove protective cap from bleed nipple and connect hose from collecting bottle.
Open bleed nipple and close it again when no further air bubbles are visible in the emerging fluid.
Tighten bleed nipple.
Remove hose from bleed nipple and install protective cap again.