Pressure Bleeding
- Clean master cylinder cap and surrounding area. Remove cap. With bleeder tank at least half full of fluid and charged to 10-30 psi (.7-2.1 kg/cm2
), connect tank to master cylinder. Follow equipment manufacturer instructions.CAUTION: DO NOT charge pressure bleeder to greater than 50 psi (3.5 kg/cm2 ).
- Open pressure bleeder valve. Attach one end of rubber drain hose to master cylinder bleeder fitting. Open bleed fitting. On all other models, bleed master cylinder primary and secondary hydraulic lines one at a time. Put shop towels in place to catch brake fluid.
- Open hydraulic line and allow brake fluid to flow out until all air is purged. On all models, close bleeder fitting and hydraulic line. Close pressure bleeder valve. Attach rubber drain hose to first wheel cylinder bleeder valve to be serviced. See the BLEEDING SEQUENCE procedures.
- Submerge other end of hose in clean container partially filled with clean brake fluid. Open pressure bleeder valve. Open bleeder fitting. Close bleeder fitting when fluid flows free of bubbles. Repeat procedure on remaining wheel cylinders and calipers in sequence. See the BLEEDING SEQUENCE procedures.
- When bleeding operation is complete, close pressure bleeder valve. Remove pressure bleeder. Check brake pedal operation. Ensure master cylinder is full of fluid.