Pressure Bleeding
NOTE:
Use only diaphragm-type pressure bleeding equipment to prevent air, moisture and other contaminants from entering system.
- Ensure ignition is off and remains off during bleeding procedure. Depressurize accumulator by pumping brake pedal a minimum of 40 times.WARNING: Failure to depressurize hydraulic accumulator prior to performing this operation may result in personal injury and/or damage to painted surfaces.
- Remove both reservoir caps. Install pressure bleeder adapter on one reservoir port and dummy cap on the other. Attach bleeding equipment to bleeder adapter. Charge pressure bleeder to approximately 20 psi (1.4 kg/cm2 ).
- Connect transparent hose to caliper bleed screw. Submerge free end of hose in clear jar partially filled with clean, fresh brake fluid. With pressure bleeder turned on, open caliper bleeder screw 1/2-3/4 turn and allow fluid to flow into container. Leave bleed screw open until clear, bubble-free fluid flows from hose. If reservoir is drained or hydraulic assembly removed prior to bleeding, slowly pump brake pedal one or 2 times while bleed screw is open and fluid is flowing. This will help purge air from hydraulic assembly. Torque bleeder screw to 80-170 INCH lbs. (9-19 N.m).
- After bleeding all calipers in order, LR, RR, LF and RF, remove pressure bleeding equipment and bleeder adapter by closing pressure bleeder valve and slowly unscrewing bleeder adapter from hydraulic assembly reservoir.WARNING: Failure to release pressure slowly from reservoir will cause spillage of fluid and could result in injury or damage to painted surfaces.
- Using a syringe, remove excess fluid from reservoir down to normal full level. Install reservoir caps and turn on ignition to allow ABS pump to charge accumulator.