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Pressure Bleeding Procedure

  1. Fill master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid to full mark. Install Bleeder Adapter (J-35589-A) to brake master cylinder. Pressurize bleeder to 25-30 psi (1.76-2.11 kg/cm2 ). Connect bleeder hose to adapter and bleed air from adapter.
  2. Place proper size box end wrench over rear bleeder valve of brake modulator. Attach one end of clear tube over valve and submerge other end in container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
  3. Loosen bleeder valve at least 3/4 turn to purge air from modulator. Tighten bleeder valve when air is no longer present in tube. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Repeat procedure on forward bleeder valve of modulator until all air is removed.
    NOTE: When performing pressure bleeding procedure, use the following wheel bleeding sequence: RR, LF, LR, RF.
  4. Raise and support vehicle. Remove bleeder valve caps from wheels and place proper size box end wrench over right rear bleeder valve. Attach one end of clear tube over valve and submerge other end in container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
  5. Loosen bleeder valve at least 3/4 turn to purge air from cylinder. Tighten bleeder valve when air is no longer present in tube. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Repeat procedure at all wheels until all air is removed.
  6. Remove tube and wrench. Install bleeder valve caps. Remove bleeder adapter and fill master cylinder. Ensure there is no sponginess in brake pedal and that BRAKE warning indicator is off.
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