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Gravity Bleeding

GRAVITY BLEEDING THE SYSTEM
If any brake lines or calipers/wheel cylinders have been removed, it may be helpful to prime system by gravity bleeding it. This should be done after brake master cylinder is primed and bled. [1][2]Master Cylinder Bleeding
1. Fill brake master cylinder reservoir with new high performance DOT-3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid.
2. Loosen both rear bleeder screws and leave them open until clear brake fluid flows out. Be sure to check reservoir fluid level often and not let it run dry.
3. Tighten bleeder screws.
4. One at a time, loosen front caliper bleeder screws. Leave bleeder screws open until clear fluid flows out. Be sure to check reservoir level often and not let it run dry.
5. Tighten bleeder screws to 7-9 Nm (62-79 inch lbs.).
6. After brake master cylinder and brake system have been primed and lines bled at brake master cylinder, perform one of the following:
^ Manual Bleeding procedure. Manual Bleeding
^ Pressure Bleeding procedure. Pressure Bleeding