Vibe FWD L4-1.8L VIN L (2005)
Brake Master Cylinder: Service and Repair
Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding
Master Cylinder Bench Bleeding
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution in Cautions and Notices.
Notice: Refer to Filling the Master Cylinder Notice in Cautions and Notices.
1. Install the reservoir to the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement. See: Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement
2. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep full throughout the entire bleeding process.
3. Install adapters into each master cylinder outlet port.
4. Attach a piece of plastic tubing to each adapter and submerge the other ends in the reservoir. Make sure the tubes remain submerged in the fluid.
5. Using a wooden or plastic dowel, slowly push in the master cylinder piston and release. Repeat the process until there is no sign of air (bubbles) in
the brake fluid.
