Bench Bleeding

When replacing or overhauling a master cylinder, it is advisable to bleed it before installing it on the car.

Bleeding Tubes Attached To Master Cylinder Without ABS:

Bleeding Master Cylinder:

PROCEDURE
1. Clamp the master cylinder in a vise. Attach bleeding tubes, Special Tool 6802, or equivalent to the master cylinder outlet ports. Position bleeding tubes so the outlets of the bleeding tubes will be below the surface of the brake fluid when reservoir is filled to proper level.
2. Fill brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid conforming to DOT 3 specifications such as Mopar or an equivalent.
3. Using a wooden dowel. Depress push rod slowly, and then allow pistons to return to the released position. Continue to repeat this step several times after no more air bubbles are expelled from bleed tubes to ensure all air is bled from the master cylinder.
4. Remove bleeding tubes from master cylinder outlet ports, plug outlet ports and install fill cap on reservoir.
5. Remove master cylinder from vise and install master cylinder into vehicle.
6. Bleed the entire hydraulic system.