BLEEDING SEQUENCE

TM 10-3930-644-14&P

2. If refiller or pressure bleeder is used, be sure to

pedal slowly until no bubbles escape from hose,

install proper adaptor in master cylinder filler cap

then close bleeder screw.

opening.

CAUTION

3. Install one end of bleeder hose on bleeder screw

Be sure to keep fluid level in master

and submerge other end in glass jar of brake

cylinder high enough to prevent

fluid. Then open screw one turn.

reentry of air into the system.

a. If using pressure bleeder, watch hose until

4. Repeat bleeding operation at each bleed screw.

bubbles stop emitting, then close screw

After bleeding operation is completed, make

securely.

certain master cylinder reservoir is filled to within

3/8" to 1/2" of top.

b. If bleeding system manually, it may be

necessary to use 10-15 strokes of the

Fluid salvaged during bleeding operation is

brake pedal. Have assistant depress

aerated and not suitable for reuse.

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