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Pressure Bleeding

WARNING: Brake fluid is poisonous. Avoid exposure to skin, eyes, and mouth.

CAUTION:
- Brake fluid damages painted surfaces. Avoid contact of all painted surfaces.
- Do not exceed 28 PSI when pressure bleeding brakes. Damage to hydraulic brake parts may result.

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with anti-lock brake systems (ABS), pump brake pedal at least 12 times before opening bleeder valve.

- Following equipment manufacturers instructions, connect approved pressure bleeding equipment to the brake fluid reservoir.
- Using a pressure of 12-15 PSI, open right rear bleeder valve.

TORQUE: 7mm bleeder valves to 3.5 - 5.0 Nm (31 - 44 in lb).
TORQUE: 9mm bleeder valves to 4.0 - 6.0 Nm (35 - 53 in lb).

- When clear fluid with no air flows from the valve the brake is bled. Close bleeder valve.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 and complete brake bleeding in the following order. Left rear brake, right front brake, and the left front brake.
- Disconnect bleeding equipment. Ensure proper brake fluid level in reservoir.