Master Cylinder Bleeding

CAUTION:
^ Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.

NOTE: If any work is done on the brake system or if air is suspected in the brake lines, bleed the system of air.

Fill Reservoir With Brake Fluid:

1. Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid. Use SAEJ17O3 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
2. Bleed Master Cylinder.

NOTE: If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.

(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.

Bleeding Master Cylinder, Slowly Depress The Brake Pedal And Hold It.:

(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.

Bleeding Master Cylinder, Block Off The Outer Holes With Your Fingers, And Release Brake Pedal.:

(c) Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the Brake Pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
3. Check fluid level in reservoir.
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary. Use SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO.116 DOT3