RAM 2500 Van V8-318 5.2L VIN T Magnum CNG SFI (1997)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Bleeding
A new master cylinder should be bled before installation on the vehicle. Required bleeding tools include bleed tubes and a wood dowel to stroke the
pistons. Bleed tubes can be fabricated from brake line.
1. Mount master cylinder in vise.
Fig 3 Bench Bleeding Master Cylinder
2. Attach bleed tubes to cylinder outlet ports. Then position each tube end in matching reservoir fluid compartment.
NOTE: If master cylinders has one reservoir opening, position both outlet bleed tubes into the single reservoir opening.
3. Fill reservoir with fresh brake fluid.
4. Press cylinder pistons inward with wood dowel. Then release pistons and allow them to return under spring pressure. Continue bleeding operations
until air bubbles are no longer visible in fluid.