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Pressure test the brake system

Fig 1: Depressing Brake Pedal Hard For 30 Seconds
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After the brake system has been bled it must be pressure tested.

Depress the brake pedal as if braking suddenly (so that the wheels would almost lock) for 30 seconds. Check that no leakage occurs from the brake nipples, hoses and joints.

Remedy any leakage.

Install the wheel 

See Installing wheels