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Pressure Bleeding Procedure

  1. Raise and support vehicle. Fill master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid to full mark. Install Bleeder Adapter (J-43915) to brake master cylinder. Pressurize bleeder to 20-25 psi (1.4-1.8 kg/cm2 ). Connect bleeder hose to adapter and bleed air from adapter. If master cylinder is suspected of having air in bore, bleed master cylinder first. To bleed master cylinder, go to next step.
    NOTE: Protect painted areas from brake fluid.
  2. Loosen the front brakeline on master cylinder. Allow brake fluid to flow until air is removed. Tighten brakeline. Loosen the rear brakeline on master cylinder. Allow brake fluid to flow until air is removed. Tighten brakeline. To bleed brake wheel cylinders, go to next step.
  3. Position proper size line wrench over right rear wheel bleeder valve. Attach one end of clear tube over valve and submerge other end in container partially filled with clean brake fluid. Open bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow until air is removed.
    NOTE: Use the following wheel bleeding sequence: RR, LF, LR, RF.
  4. Repeat bleeding procedure on next wheel. Always check brake fluid level in master cylinder. Torque all bleeder valves to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  table. Check for leaks and road test vehicle. Rebleed system as necessary.