Manual Bleeding

Master cylinders may be bled manually or by pressure bleeding. It is recommended that the master cylinder be bled before bleeding the wheel cylinders and calipers.

CAUTION: Use the specified brake fluid. Don't use a mixture of the specified brake fluid and another non-specified fluid.

Specified brake fluid: MOPAR DOT 3 or DOT 4

MANUAL BLEEDING
1. Ensure master cylinder reservoir is full. Add suitable brake fluid as needed, and securely reinstall the master cylinder cap.
2. Position a drain pan under the master cylinder.
3. Have an assistant depress the brake pedal with a slow even pressure and hold it. Do not depress brake pedal fully to the end of the master cylinder stroke. This may cause damage to the master cylinder.
4. Loosen the brake lines, or bleeder valves if equipped, at the master cylinder. Watch for air bubbles in the fluid and listen for air escaping from the system. While bleeding the system, recheck brake fluid supply in the master cylinder often so as not to allow the master cylinder to run dry.
5. With brake pedal still depressed, tighten the brake lines or bleeder valves.
6. Bleed the master cylinder until all air is removed. Upon completion of bleeding, proceed as follows:
a. Ensure the master cylinder reservoir is full. Add suitable brake fluid as needed, and securely reinstall the master cylinder cap.
b. Ensure brake pedal is firm, and braking operation is proper.