Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding



Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding

Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (Brake Fluid Irritant Caution).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution (Brake Fluid Caution).

Notice: Refer to Filling the Master Cylinder Notice (Filling the Master Cylinder Notice).

1. Install the reservoir to the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement (Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement).
2. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep full throughout the entire bleeding process.
3. Install adapters into each master cylinder outlet port.
4. Attach a piece of plastic tubing to each adapter and submerge the other ends in the reservoir. Ensure the tubes remain submerged in the fluid.
5. Using a wooden or plastic dowel, slowly push in the master cylinder piston and release. Repeat the process until there is no sign of air in the brake fluid.