Brake System - Bleeding Precautions

NUMBER 06-22-85
APPLICABILITY ALL 1985 4-DOOR, STATION WAGON, AND XT COUPE VEHICLES DATE 08-29-85


SUBJECT: FAST FILL BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING PRECAUTIONS

THIS SERVICE BULLETIN IS BEING ISSUED AS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION TO SERVICE BULLETIN #06-20-85


The following precautions and procedure must be observed when bleeding the brake system on all of 1985 4-Door, Station Wagon and XT Coupe vehicles:

PRECAUTIONS

A) Closely check all components of the brake system for any possible brake fluid leaks that may cause failure or saturate the brake pads and/or shoes.

B) Only use DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid.

C) Extra care must be taken when bleeding to ensure that all air is properly purged.

FIGURE 1 - Fast Fill Brake System:

D) Wheel cylinders fed by the secondary chamber of the master cylinder must be bled first. (See Figure 1).
PROCEDURE

NOTE: ON THE FAST-FILL TYPE BRAKE SYSTEM IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO BLEED THE MASTER CYLINDER WHEN BLEEDING THE WHEEL CYLINDERS.