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Bleeding Procedure

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CAUTION: Use Castrol/Girling Super DOT 4 Brake Fluid only.

Ensure vehicle is level. With ignition off, pump brake pedal approximately 20 times. Top off brake fluid reservoir. Bleeding sequence is right front, left front, right rear and left rear. Bleed system until fluid is free of air. DO NOT allow brake fluid to drop more than 0.4" (10 mm) below maximum mark on fluid reservoir.

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