Front Brakes
- If installed, remove the rubber dust cap from bleeder screw on each front brake caliper.
- Start at the first wheel circuit that needs to be bled (See list in above note), attach a clear hose (1) to the bleeder screw at that wheels brake caliper and feed the other end of hose into a clear jar (2) containing enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose.CAUTION:
Open the bleeder screw at least one full turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in the brake lines or valves far upstream, as far as ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid discharge. This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is essential to open the bleeder screw at least one full turn to allow a fast, large volume discharge of brake fluid.
- Open bleeder screw one full turn to obtain an adequate flow of brake fluid.
- After bleeding 118-237 ml. (4-8 oz.) of brake fluid through the brake hydraulic circuit, and maintaining an air-free flow (no bubbles) is in the clear plastic hose (1) and jar (2), close the bleeder screw.
- Install the bleeder screw dust cap.
- Bleed the opposite front brake wheel circuit as necessary in the same manner until all air is removed from the brake hydraulic system.
- If equipped with anti-lock brakes, and the hydraulic control unit needs to be bled, then re-bleed the base brakes. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .
- Once all brakes are bled, check brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not improved, some air may still be trapped in the brake hydraulic system. Re-bleed the brake system as necessary.
- Test drive vehicle to make sure the brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct.