RAM 2500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2004)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Base Brake System
STANDARD PROCEDURE - MANUAL BLEEDING
Use Mopar brake fluid, or an equivalent quality fluid meeting SAE J 1703-F and DOT 3 standards only. Use fresh, clean fluid from a sealed container
at all times.
1. Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir.
2. If calipers, or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws. Then close each bleed screw as fluid starts to
drip from it. Top off master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
3. Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid. Be sure end of bleed hose is
immersed in fluid.
4. Open up bleeder, then have a helper press down the brake pedal. Once the pedal is down close the bleeder. Repeat bleeding until fluid stream is
clear and free of bubbles. Then move to the next wheel.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PRESSURE BLEEDING
Use Mopar brake fluid, or an equivalent quality fluid meeting SAE J 1703-F and DOT 3 standards only. Use fresh, clean fluid from a sealed container
at all times.
Follow the manufacturers instructions carefully when using pressure equipment. Do not exceed the tank manufacturers pressure recommendations.
Generally, a tank pressure of 15 - 20 psi is sufficient for bleeding.
Fill the bleeder tank with recommended fluid and purge air from the tank lines before bleeding.
Do not pressure bleed without a proper master cylinder adapter. The wrong adapter can lead to leakage, or drawing air back into the system.
