Bleeding System

The process of removing air from the pipe line and cylinders is known as "bleeding" and is necessary whenever any part of the system has been disconnected, or level of fluid in the reservoir has been allowed to fall so low that air has been drawn into the master cylinder.

1. Fill master cylinder reservoir with new brake fluid conforming to DOT 3.
   NOTE: Never, under any circumstances, use fluid which has been bled from a system to fill the reservoir as it may be aerated, have too much moisture content and possibly be contaminated.
2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove slave cylinder attaching bolts.
4. Hold slave cylinder at approximately 45° with the bleeder at highest point. Fully depress clutch pedal and open bleeder.
5. Close bleeder valve and release clutch pedal.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all air is evacuated. Check and refill master cylinder reservoir as required to prevent air from being drawn through master cylinder.