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Hydraulic System Bleed



Hydraulic System Bleed

1. Top-up clutch master cylinder.

CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to contact painted surfaces. Paint damage will occur. If spilled, remove fluid. Wash area with clean warm water.

2. Clean area around slave cylinder bleed screw.





3. Connect bleed tube to bleed screw. Immerse free end of tube into container of brake fluid.
4. Hold clutch pedal down. Slacken bleed screw.
5. Release clutch pedal, allow it to return unassisted. Depress pedal again.

CAUTION: Ensure master cylinder is topped up at frequent intervals. Use only fresh fluid.

6. Repeat procedure until fluid issuing from bleed tube is free from air bubbles.
7. Tighten bleed screw. Remove bleed tube.
8. Top-up master cylinder.