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Conventional Bleeding

  1. Remove dust cap from right rear wheel bleeder screw. Connect hose to bleeder screw. Submerge other end of hose in container of clean brake fluid.
  2. Loosen bleeder screw while an assistant presses brake pedal through its full travel. Close bleeder screw. Release brake pedal. Wait 5 seconds. Repeat procedure until air bubbles are no longer present at submerged end of hose.
  3. Repeat procedure at left rear, right front and left front wheels. Refill reservoir after each wheel is bled. When complete, adjust fluid level to .16" (4.1 mm) below MAX line.