1.Clean the bleed screw at each wheel.
2.Start with the wheel farthest from the master cylinder (right rear), or the left rear if the right side wheel cylinder is not equipped with a bleeder..
3.Attach a small rubber hose to the bleed screw and place the end in a container of clear brake fluid.
4.Fill the master cylinder with brake fluid. (Check often during bleeding). Have an assistant slowly pump up the brake pedal and hold pressure.
5.Open the bleed screw about one-quarter turn, press the brake pedal to the floor, close the bleed screw and slowly release the pedal. Continue until no more air bubbles are forced from the cylinder on application of the brake pedal.
6.Repeat procedure on remaining wheel cylinders and calipers, still working from cylinder/caliper farthest from the master cylinder.
Master cylinders equipped with bleed screws may be bled independently. When bleeding the Bendix-type dual master cylinder it is necessary to solidly cap one reservoir section while bleeding the other to prevent pressure loss through the cap vent hole.
Dec 20, 2009 at 12:02 AM
