Magnum SRT-8 V8-6.1L VIN 3 (2006)
NOTE: To ensure all air is bled from the ICU or junction block in a timely manner, it is recommended to raise the rear of the vehicle approximately
50 higher than the front or approximately 10-12 inches as measured at the rear bumper (1).
1. Raise and support vehicle placing rear of vehicle approximately 5 degrees higher than the front or if measured at the rear bumper (1),
approximately 10-12 inches above level. It will be necessary to add extra support stands under vehicle to support this angle.
NOTE: The following wheel circuit sequence for bleeding the brake hydraulic system should be used to ensure adequate removal of all trapped
air from the brake hydraulic system.
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Right rear wheel
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Left rear wheel
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Right front wheel
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Left front wheel
REAR BRAKES
1. If installed, remove rubber dust caps from both bleeder screws on each caliper.
2. Starting at the first wheel circuit that needs to be bled attach a clear hose (3) to the inboard bleeder screw (2) at that wheels brake caliper and feed
the other end of hose into a clear jar (4) containing enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose.
3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal three or four times, then hold it down before the bleeder screw is opened.
CAUTION: Open the bleeder screw at least one full turn when instructed. Some air may be trapped in the brake lines or valves far upstream, as
far as ten feet or more from the bleeder screw. If the bleeder screw is not opened sufficiently, fluid flow is restricted causing a slow, weak fluid
discharge. This will NOT get all the air out. Therefore, it is essential to open the bleeder screw at least one full turn to allow a fast, large volume
discharge of brake fluid.
4. While the pedal is being held down, open the inboard bleeder screw (2) at least one full turn. When the bleeder screw opens the brake pedal will
drop all the way to the floor. Continue to hold the pedal all the way down.
5. Once the brake pedal has dropped, close the bleeder screw. The pedal can then be released.
6. Repeat the above three steps until all trapped air is removed from that wheel circuit (usually four or five times). This should pass a sufficient
amount of fluid to expel all the trapped air from the brakes hydraulic system. Be sure to monitor brake fluid level in master cylinder fluid reservoir
making sure it stays at a proper level. This will ensure air does not reenter brake hydraulic system through master cylinder.
NOTE: Monitor the brake fluid level in the fluid reservoir periodically to make sure it does not go too low. This will ensure that air does not
reenter the brake hydraulic system.
