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Bleeding Brake System

  1. Fill brake fluid reservoir to "MAX" fluid level. Connect hoses to both bleed valves on left front wheel. Submerge hoses in bottle containing some brake fluid. Both hoses must end below brake fluid surface.
  2. Open bleed valves. Have helper pump brake pedal 5 times, holding down on last depression stroke. There should be no air bubbles visible from last stroke. Close bleeders.
  3. Bleed remaining wheels in the following order: front right wheel, rear left wheel and right rear wheel. Check brake fluid level after each open and close cycle of bleeders.