Component Bleeding
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Master Cylinder Bleeding Set |
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Bleeding
NOTE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
Master Cylinder
NOTE:
When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.
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NOTE: Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.
- Install the master cylinder bleeding set. . Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
- Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.
- Remove the master cylinder bleeding set. Remove the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set
- Tighten the brake tube fittings. Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid. Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
- Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding .
Brake Caliper, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Hose or Brake Tube
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NOTE: Pressure bleeding the brake system is required anytime a hydraulic brake system component has been disconnected.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding .