Silhouette V6-3.4L VIN E (1996)
fluid from contacting these areas. Always seal and wipe off brake fluid containers to prevent spills.
Manual
Fig. 7 Caliper Bleeding Hose Installation
1. If vehicle is equipped with a vacuum or hydraulic booster, relieve system by applying brakes several times with engine off.
2. Fill master cylinder reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid. Maintain full level during bleeding procedures.
3. If master cylinder is replaced or suspected to have air in the bore, bleed it before calipers.
a. Attach bleeder hose to rearward bleeder valve and submerge opposite end of hose into a clean suitable container partially filled with DOT 3
brake fluid.
b. Slowly open bleeder valve 1/2 to 3/4 turn.
c. Slowly apply brake pedal to allow air to bleed from loose fitting, then tighten fitting before releasing brake pedal.
d. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat sequence, including 15 second wait, until all air has been purged from bore.
e. After all air has been removed from rear valve, repeat procedure for front bleeder valve
4. Raise and properly support vehicle.
5. Bleed each wheel in the following sequence:
a. Right rear.
b. Left rear.
c. Right front.
d. Left front.
6. Attach a suitable hose to wheel caliper bleeder valve, and immerse the opposite end of hose into a clean, suitable, container partially filled with
clean brake fluid, Fig. 7.
7. Slowly apply brake pedal one time and hold, loosen the bleeder valve to purge air from caliper, then tighten bleeder valve and release pedal.
8. Wait 5 seconds, then repeat sequence, including 5 second wait, until all air is purged from caliper.
9. To assist in freeing trapped air, tap lightly on caliper or braking plate to dislodge any trapped air bubbles.
10. Repeat bleeding sequence at each wheel until system is bled.
11. Lower vehicle
12. Check brake pedal for "sponginess" and brake warning lamp for an indication of unbalanced pressure. Repeat bleeding procedure to correct either
of these conditions.
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