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BLEEDING SEQUENCE

Fig. 1: Fill the master cylinder before bleeding the brake system

Fig. 2: Bleeding a brake caliper

Fig. 3: Bleeding a wheel cylinder

WARNING
Clean, high quality brake fluid is essential to the safe and proper operation of the brake system. You should always buy the highest quality brake fluid that is available. If the brake fluid becomes contaminated, drain and flush the system, then refill the master cylinder with new fluid. Never reuse any brake fluid. Any brake fluid that is removed from the system should be discarded.

  1. Master cylinder. If the cylinder is not equipped with bleeder screws, open the brake line(s) to the wheels slightly while pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Be sure to tighten the line before the brake pedal is released. The procedure for bench bleeding the master cylinder is covered below.
  2. Pressure Differential Valve: If equipped with a bleeder screw.
  3. Front/Back Split Systems: Start with the wheel farthest away from the master cylinder, usually the right rear wheel. Bleed the other rear wheel then the right front and left front.

    CAUTION
    Do not allow brake fluid to spill on the truck's finish, it will remove the paint. Flush the area with water.

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