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Bleeding Brake System

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NOTE: ALWAYS use DOT 4 brake fluid. DO NOT use DOT 5 brake fluid. Front wheels MUST be bled first.
  1. Fill brake fluid reservoir. Bleed left front wheel, then right front wheel.
  2. Press brake pedal approximately 20 times to depressurize brake system. Connect bleed hose to left rear wheel. With brake pedal pressed, turn ignition on to activate electric hydraulic pump. When brake fluid from left rear wheel contains no air, tighten bleeder valve. Turn ignition off. Depressurize brake system and bleed right rear wheel using same procedure.
BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE

Application Sequence
All Models LF, RF, LR, RR