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Manual Bleeding

  1. Clean master cylinder reservoir cover and surrounding area. Remove reservoir cap. Ensure reservoir is full. Install reservoir cap. Raise and support vehicle. Attach a clear hose to specified bleeder valve and submerge other end of hose in a container of clean brake fluid. See BRAKE BLEEDING SEQUENCE  table.
    BRAKE BLEEDING SEQUENCE

    Application Bleeding Sequence
    Camaro & Firebird Right Rear, Left Rear, Right Front, Left Front
    Grand Prix & Intrigue Right Rear, Left Front, Left Rear, Right Front
  2. Open bleeder valve. Slowly depress brake pedal. Close bleeder valve and slowly release brake pedal. Wait 5 seconds and repeat process until brake pedal is firm and no air bubbles are seen in hose. Tap lightly on caliper or backing plate to free trapped air. Repeat procedure at remaining bleeder valves. See BRAKE BLEEDING SEQUENCE  table.
  3. Lower vehicle. Ensure reservoir is full. Turn ignition on, with engine off. Apply moderate force to brake pedal, noting travel and feel. If pedal is firm and travel is not excessive, start engine and recheck. If okay, go to next step. If pedal feels soft or has excessive travel, DO NOT drive vehicle. Repeat manual bleeding procedure.
  4. Road test vehicle. Make several normal (non-ABS) stops from a moderate speed.
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