Bleeding Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1990 Volvo 760 and 1990 Volvo 740. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Fill brake fluid reservoir to MAX fluid level. Connect hoses to both bleed valves on left front wheel. Submerge hoses in bottle containing brake fluid. Both hoses must be below brake fluid surface.
- Open bleed valves. Have an assistant pump brake pedal slowly 5 times, holding pedal down on last depression stroke. No air bubbles should be visible from last stroke. Close all bleeders.
- Check brake fluid level after each open and close cycle of bleeders. Bleed remaining wheels in following order: right front wheel, left rear wheel and right rear wheel.