Component Bleeding. General Procedures

Special Service Tools / General Equipment

Master Cylinder Bleeding Kit

bleeding

NOTICE: If fluid spills on the painted surface, the affected area must be washed immediately with cold water.

Master Cylinder

1. 1
   Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.

   

2. 2
   Fill the reservoir with clean brake fluid of the specified type.

   

3. 3
   Loosen and remove the brake tube fittings.

   

4. 4
   Install the master cylinder bleeding kit.
   Use general equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Kit

   

5. 5
   Have an assistant slowly pump the brake pedal until clear fluid without bubbles flows from the brake tubes.

   

6. 6
   Remove the master cylinder bleeding kit.
   Remove general equipment: Master Cylinder Bleeding Kit.

   

7. 7
   Tighten the brake tube fittings.

   

8. 8
   Fill the reservoir with clean brake fluid of the specified type.

   

9. 9
   Refer to: Brake System Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00).

Brake caliper, wheel cylinder, brake hose or brake tube

10. Refer to: Brake System Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake Booster (206-00).