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10-16-2009, 02:11 AM
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How to : Bleed Brakes
How to : Bleed Brakes
Any time the brake system is opened, removal of unwanted air is required to ensure proper brake function. This is known as bleeding brakes. Once you understand how to do this other things like flushing brake fluid to protect the A.B.S. from corrosion are easy. Safely raise and support the vehicle with the floor jack, and jack stands. Make sure to work on a flat surface, and avoid working on inclines like steep driveways. The vehicle could roll back and cause damage or an injury. Remove the wheel by loosening then removing the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Store the wheel and lug nuts in a safe place, away from your work area. This prevents the possibility of the lug nut being kicked around and lost. Repeat this step for all 4 wheels. Raise the hood, and clean the cap to the brake master cylinder. Then remove the cap, and top off the fluid with clean, fresh brake fluid. Make sure to use brake fluid from a sealed container, and is of the proper DOT rating. Most cars and light trucks use DOT3 brake fluid, but check the cap on the master cylinder to be sure of the requirement for your vehicle. Open the first bleeder screw in the bleeding sequence, located on the top of the caliper or on the back of the wheel cylinder, and have a partner push down on the brake pedal. While the pedal is down, close the bleeder screw. The pedal should not be pushed down to the floor of the vehicle. This may cause the master cylinder stick or be damaged. Instead, push down until the pedal is about 2 inches from the floor. Repeat this step at all of the wheels in the order shown by the bleeding sequence. Double check all your bleeder screws to be sure they are tight, and reinstall the wheel. Raise the floor jack and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle and tighten the lug nuts once more. Then pump the brake pedal a few times before your test drive. Tips The proper bleeding sequence for your vehicle can be found in your service manual. As a general rule, non-A.B.S rear wheel drive have a Right Rear Left -Rear -Right Front -Left Front sequence, and front wheel drive vehicles use a right rear-left front-left rear-right front sequence.
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