FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Antilock Brake System Bleeding Procedures

1. If brake fluid has been drained from master cylinder, bleed as follows:
a. Fill reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid, then depress and hold brake pedal.
b. With master cylinder outlet port plugged, release brake pedal.
c. Repeat 3 to 4 times, refilling reservoir as necessary.
2. With engine running, bleed brake lines as follows:
a. Bleed line to wheel that is diagonally opposite master cylinder.
b. Bleed line to wheel that is nearest to master cylinder.
c. Bleed line to remaining rear wheel, then to remaining front wheel.
d. Ensure master cylinder is kept full.

3. When adding brake fluid, fit filter to reserve tank.