Manual Bleeding

CAUTION: For bleeding this vehicles antilock brakes hydraulic system, see the Antilock Brake System Service and Repair procedures. It describes in detail the required procedure which needs to be followed when bleeding the antilock brake system.

CAUTION: Before removing the master cylinder cover, wipe it clean to prevent dirt and other foreign matter from dropping into the master cylinder.

PROCEDURE
If a pressure bleeder is not available. A good brake fluid flow can be obtained by manual bleeding of the brake hydraulic system, following these steps:

1. Remove rubber dust caps from all 4 bleeder screws.

Method For Purging Air From Brake System:

2. Attach a clear hose to the bleeder screw at one wheel and feed the hose into a clear jar containing fresh brake fluid.
3. Pump the brake pedal three or four times and hold it down firmly.
4. Then open the bleeder screw at least 1 full turn. When the bleeder screw opens the brake pedal will drop all the way to the floor.
5. Close bleeder screw BEFORE releasing brake pedal.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5, four or five times at each bleeder screw. This should pass a sufficient amount of fluid to expel all the trapped air from the brakes hydraulic system. Be sure to monitor brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir, to ensure it stays at a proper level. This will ensure air does not re-enter brake hydraulic system through master cylinder.
7. Only after a short stroke and solid brake pedal feel is obtained, test drive vehicle to ensure brakes are operating correctly.
8. Reinstall all 4 bleeder screw dust caps.