Manual Bleeding Procedure
- Deplete vacuum reserve from power brake booster by depressing brake pedal several times with engine off. Fill master cylinder and keep at least half full during bleeding procedure. If master cylinder is not known or suspected to have air in bore, go to step 4). If master cylinder is known or suspected to have air in bore, go to next step.
- Disconnect forward brakeline fitting at master cylinder. Allow fluid to flow from fitting. Tighten fitting to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Have an assistant slowly depress and hold brake pedal. Loosen forward fitting. Tighten fitting while pedal is still at floor. Release brake pedal slowly. Wait 15 seconds.
- Repeat step 2) until fluid is clear and free of air bubbles. Repeat procedure at other (rearmost) brakeline fitting on master cylinder. Master cylinder is now bled. If wheel cylinders/calipers are not suspected to have air in them, it is not necessary to bleed them.
- If wheel cylinders/calipers are known or suspected to have air in them, raise and support vehicle. Remove bleeder valve cap from right rear wheel, place proper size box end wrench over bleeder valve. Attach one end of clear tube over valve and submerge other end in container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
- Have an assistant slowly depress and hold brake pedal. Loosen bleeder valve to purge air from cylinder. Tighten bleeder valve and slowly release brake pedal. Wait 15 seconds. Repeat sequence until all air is removed.
- Remove tube and wrench. Proceed to left rear, right front and left front wheels in this order. Fill master cylinder reservoir, and install cover.