Component Bleeding

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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

Bleeding

NOTE: If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.

Master Cylinder

NOTE: When a new brake master cylinder has been installed, it should be primed to prevent air from entering the system.

NOTE: Make sure the area around the master cylinder cap is clean and free of foreign material.

Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.

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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.

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Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.

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Install the master cylinder bleeding set. Use the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

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Have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly until clear bubble free fluid flows from the brake tubes.

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Remove the master cylinder bleeding set. Remove the General Equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Set

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Tighten the brake tube fittings.

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Fill the reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.

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Brake Caliper, Wheel Cylinder, Brake Hose or Brake Tube
NOTE: Pressure bleeding the brake system is required anytime a hydraulic brake system component has been disconnected.