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Pressure Bleeding

1. Remove master cylinder cover, ensure reservoir is properly filled.
2. Connect bleeder adapter tool SA9150BR or equivalent to master cylinder reservoir.
3. Connect bleeder adapter to pressure bleeding equipment.
4. Connect a clear plastic bleeder hose to modulator assembly rearward bleeder valve, submerge other end of hose into clean container partially filled with brake fluid.
5. Adjust pressure bleeding equipment to 5-10 psi, then wait for approximately 30 seconds to insure there is no leakage.
6. Adjust pressure bleed equipment to 30-35 psi.
7. To bleed ABS hydraulic modulator and master cylinder, proceed as follows:
a. Slowly open rearward bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow until no air is seen in fluid, then torque valve to 65 inch lbs.
b. Attach bleeder hose to modulator assembly forward bleeder hose.
c. Slowly open forward bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow until no air is seen in fluid, then torque valve to 65 inch lbs.
8. To bleed wheel brakes, proceed as follows:
a. Raise and support vehicle.
b. Attach bleeder hose to bleeder valve of right rear wheel, submerge other end of hose into clean container partially filled with brake fluid.
c. Loosen bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow, close valve when fluid begins to flow without any air bubbles.
d. Repeat steps b and c, first for left rear wheel, then the right front caliper, then the left front caliper.
9. Road test vehicle, to verify brake performance.