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LINES AND WHEEL CIRCUITS

  1. Insert a clear vinyl tube onto the bleeder plug at the wheel. If all four wheels are to be bled, begin with the right rear.

    Fig. 1: Remove the rubber cap covering the bleeder plug

  2. Insert the other end of the tube into a jar which is half filled with brake fluid. Make sure the end is submerged in the fluid.

    Fig. 2: Place a jar with clear tubing on the plug and begin the bleeding process

  3. Have an assistant slowly pump the brake pedal several times. On the last pump, have the assistant hold the pedal fully depressed. While the pedal is depressed, open the bleeder plug until fluid starts to run out, then close the plug.

    NOTE: If the brake pedal is pumped too fast, small air bubbles will form in the brake fluid which will be very difficult to remove.

  4. Repeat this procedure until no air bubbles are visible in the hose. Close the bleeder port.

    NOTE: Constantly replenish the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir, so that it does not run out during bleeding.

  5. If bleeding the entire system, repeat the procedure at the left rear wheel, the right front wheel and the left front wheel in that order.
  6. Bleed the load sensing proportioning and bypass valve.

    Fig. 3: Remove the bleeder plug on the proportioning valve . . .

    Fig. 4: . . . then bleed the valve

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