1985-87 BRAKES
Hydraulic Brake Bleeding
DESCRIPTION

Hydraulic system bleeding is necessary any time air has been introduced into the system. Bleed brakes at all 4 wheels if master cylinder lines have been disconnected or master cylinder has run dry.

WARNING: If master cylinder has run dry, inspect entire system for leaks. See appropriate BRAKE SYSTEM article.

Bleeding may be done either by using pressure bleeding equipment or by manually pumping brake pedal and using bleeder tubes.

NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS), see ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article in this section.
BLEEDING
MANUAL BLEEDING

1. On Isuzu and Jaguar models, start engine and run at idle. On all other models, exhaust all vacuum from power unit by depressing brake pedal several times.
2. Fill master cylinder, then install clear vinyl bleeder hose onto first bleeder valve to be serviced.

NOTE: On manual transmission vehicles where clutch master cylinder feeds from brake master cylinder, bleed clutch cylinder first.

See BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table. Place other end of hose in clear glass jar.