Bleeding the Brake System

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 Brake Reservoir:

BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING
1. Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid.
Fluid: 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.

Disconnect Brake Lines:

(b) Slowly depress the Brake Pedal and hold it.

Block Off Outlet Plug:

3. Bleed brake line.
(a) Connect vinyl tube to Brake Caliper or Wheel Cylinder.
(b) Depress the Brake Pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
(c) At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the Brake Pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) until all air in the fluid has been bled out.
(e) Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.

NOTE: Start bleeding from the Caliper or Wheel Cylinder the farthest away from the Master Cylinder and finish at the closest.

4. Check fluid level in reservoir.
Check fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Fluid: SAEJ17O3 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3