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Gravity Bleed

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WARNING: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
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CAUTION: Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the master cylinder reservoir filled with the specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.
NOTE: When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected or a new component is installed, air may enter the system, causing spongy brake pedal action. This requires the bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected.
    CAUTION: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir often. Do not let it run dry.
  1. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid.
  2. Begin bleeding the system, going in order from the RR wheel, to the LR wheel, to the RF wheel, and ending with the LF wheel.
  3. Attach a rubber drain hose to the rear bleeder screw and submerge the free end in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
  4. Loosen the bleeder screw and leave it open until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows.
  5. Tighten the bleeder screw to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).
    • Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
  6. Continue bleeding the brake hydraulic system at each wheel.
  7. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid.
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