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Master Cylinder Bleeding

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  1. Connect one end of a clear, flexible hose to the master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge the other end in a container partially filled with the specified brake fluid.
  2. Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
  3. Open the master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into the container.
  4. When the fluid stops flowing, close the bleeder screw.
  5. Repeat Steps 2-4 until there are no air bubbles in the brake fluid.
  6. Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
  7. Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at the anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
  8. When fluid stops flowing from the fitting, tighten the fitting.
  9. Repeat Steps 6-8 until there are no air bubbles in the brake fluid.
  10. Repeat Steps 6-9 on the remaining master cylinder tube fitting.
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