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Brake Fluid

Bleeding the Brake System (non ABS)

  1. Clean all dirt from around the master cylinder fill cap, remove the cap and fill the master cylinder with brake fluid until the level is within 1/4 in. (6mm) of the top edge of the reservoir.
  2. Clean the bleeder screws at all 4 wheels. The bleeder screws are located on the top of the brake calipers.
  3. Attach a length of rubber hose over the bleeder screw and place the other end of the hose in a glass jar, submerged in brake fluid.
  4. Starting at the right rear proceed in this order left front, left rear and right front.
  5. Open the bleeder screw 1/2 - 3/4 turn. Have an assistant slowly depress the brake pedal.
  6. Close the bleeder screw and tell your assistant to allow the brake pedal to return slowly. Continue this process to purge all air from the system.
  7. When bubbles cease to appear at the end of the bleeder hose, close the bleeder screw and remove the hose.
  8. Check the fluid level in the master cylinder and add fluid accordingly. Do this after bleeding each wheel.
  9. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level.

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