Brake Line Bleeding

BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM

HINT: If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the system of air.

Caution: Do not let brake fluid remain on painted surfaces. Wash it off immediately.

1. FILL RESERVOIR TANK WITH BRAKE FLUID

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO.116 DOT 3





2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

HINT: If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir tank becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.

(a) Disconnect the brake tubes from the master cylinder.

(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.





(c) Block off the outlet holes with your finger and release the brake pedal.

(d) Repeat steps (b) and (c) three or four times.





3. BLEED BRAKE LINE

(a) Connect the vinyl tube to the brake cylinder.

(b) Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.

(c) At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.

(d) Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.

(e) Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.

4. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR TANK

Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO.116 DOT 3