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Hydraulic System Bleeding

  1. Remove filler cap from master cylinder and fill to top. Attach a rubber hose to bleeder plug on slave cylinder. Insert opposite end in a container half full of brake fluid.
  2. Loosen bleeder plug approximately one-half turn. Push pedal to bottom of stroke and allow pedal to return unassisted. Continue pumping until air bubbles are no longer seen in container.
  3. Push pedal to bottom of stroke and close bleeder plug. Check master cylinder fluid level and refill as necessary.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (mkg)
Clutch-to-Flywheel
  Spitfire 16-22 (2.21-3.04)
  Stag V8 & TR6 16-20 (2.21-2.76)
  All Others 20 (2.76)
Transmission-to-Engine
  TR3 & 1200 14-16 (1.93-2.21)
  TR4 8-10 (1.10-1.38)
  TR250 & 2000 Sedan 18-20 (2.48-2.76)
  Spitfire 24-32 (3.31-4.42)
  Stag V8
  5/16" Bolts 16-20 (2.21-2.96)
  3/8" Bolts 26-32 (3.59-4.42)
  TR6 15-20 (2.07-2.76)
  GT6 24-26 (3.31-3.59)