Prizm L4-108 1.8L DOHC VIN 8 MFI (1998)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
MANUAL BLEEDING
1. If the vehicle is equipped with ABS brakes and you replaced the master cylinder or the BPMV, refer to Brake Bleeding.
2. Clean any dirt and foreign material from the hydraulic brake hose and the fittings.
3. Apply the brakes several times in order to remove vacuum reserve.
4. Clean the cap for the reservoir (1).
5. Remove the cap for the reservoir (1).
6. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid, GM P/N 12377967 (or equivalent DOT 3 brake fluid) to the MAX Mark on the reservoir.
7. Install the cap for the reservoir (1).
8. Ensure that the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir is at least one-half full during the bleeding operation.
IMPORTANT: Bleed the wheel cylinder or calipers in the following sequence:
1. Right rear
2. Left Rear
3. Right Front
4. Left Front
9. Raise and support the vehicle.
10. Place a box end wrench (3) over the bleeder valve (2).
11. Attach a transparent hose (1) over the bleeder valve (2).
12. Submerge the other end of the hose in a transparent container (5) filled with brake fluid (6).
13. Ask an assistant to complete the following actions:
13.1. Depress the brake pedal several times.
13.2. Hold the brake pedal fully depressed.
14. Loosen the bleeder valve (2) approximately one-half turn. The brake pedal should now fall all the way to the floor as the brake fluid flows out of
the bleeder valve and into the clear fluid container.
NOTICE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
