B3000 V6-3.0L (2007)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Priming - In-Vehicle or Bench
Master Cylinder Priming - In-Vehicle or Bench
Warning:
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Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the brakes
inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Warning:
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Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid
contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water
and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Caution:
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Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with
water.
Caution:
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Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir
filled with clean specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
Note:
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When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or installation, air can get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal
action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with
pressure bleeding equipment.
Note:
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When the brake master cylinder has been installed new or the system has been emptied or partially emptied, it must be primed to prevent air from
entering the system.
1. For in-vehicle priming, disconnect the brake tube fittings from the brake master cylinder.
Caution:
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Use a soft cloth between the bench vise and the master cylinder to prevent damage to the master cylinder mounting surface.
2. For bench priming, mount the brake master cylinder in a vise.
3. Install short brake tubes with the ends bent into the brake master cylinder reservoir.
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Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
