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Brake System Bleeding

CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled on painted surface, wipe it off immediately and clean with alcohol. Use only DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed container. DO NOT  mix brake fluid with any other type.
  1. ABS bleeding procedure is the same procedure used in bleeding conventional brake system. On models without TRAC, if master cylinder is rebuilt or reservoir is empty, bleed master cylinder first. On models with TRAC, bleed TRAC system first. To bleed TRAC system, go to step 3).
  2. On all models, bleed wheels in sequence after master cylinder (models without TRAC) or TRAC system (models with TRAC) has been bled. Start on wheel with longest hydraulic line, and work toward wheel with shortest hydraulic line.
  3. Connect vinyl hose to bleeder plug of accumulator. Loosen accumulator bleeder plug. Start engine. Operate TRAC pump motor until all air bubbles have been bled. Tighten bleeder plug to 74 INCH lbs. (8.3 N.m). With engine running, add brake fluid. Turn engine off.
  4. Connect vinyl tube to bleeder plug of TRAC actuator. Loosen bleeder plug. Start engine. Operate TRAC pump motor until all air bubbles have been bled. Tighten bleeder plug to 74 INCH lbs. (8.3 N.m). With engine running, add brake fluid. Turn engine off. Clear any code(s) stored. See CLEARING CODES .
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