Tracker 4WD L4-1.6L VIN 6 (1998)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
CAUTION: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Air in the brake system can cause the loss of brakes with possible
personal injury.
NOTICE: On vehicles equipped with an Antilock Brake System (ABS), the hydraulic modulator must be bled prior to the brake calipers and wheel
cylinders. For complete brake hydraulic system bleeding procedures for vehicles equipped with ABS, refer to Brake Bleeding.
A bleeding operation is necessary any time a brake pipe or hose has been opened and air has been introduced into the system.
IMPORTANT: Bleed the wheel cylinders/calipers in the following sequence:
1. Left rear
2. Right front
3. Left front
It may be necessary to bleed the hydraulic system at all four wheels if air has been Introduced through a low fluid level or by disconnecting brake pipes
at the master cylinder. If a brake pipe or hose is disconnected at only one wheel, then only that wheel cylinder/caliper needs to be bled. If pipes are
disconnected at any fitting located between the master cylinder and the brakes, then the brake system served by the disconnected pipe must be bled.
Manual Bleeding
1. Remove the vacuum system reserve by applying the brakes several times with the engine off.
2. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap.
3. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid. Keep the reservoir at least one-half full during the bleeding operation.
4. Install the reservoir cap tightly.
5. Remove the bleeder plug cap from the wheel cylinder/caliper to be bled.
6. Attach a clear plastic or vinyl tube (1) to the bleeder plug. Submerge the other end of the tube in a clear container (2) partially filled with brake
fluid.
7. Have a second technician press the brake pedal several times, and then hold it fully pressed.
8. With the brake pedal full pressed, loosen the bleeder plug about 1/2 turn. The brake pedal should now fall all the way to the floor as brake fluid
flows out of the bleeder plug into the clear fluid container.
9. Tighten the bleeder plug and have the second technician slowly release the pedal.
10. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the air has been removed from the line, and air bubbles no longer appear in the clear fluid container.
11. Replenish the brake fluid in the master cylinder reservoir to MAX and install the cap. Pump the brake pedal and check for fluid leaks.
12. Check the brake pedal feel for sponginess and the brake indicator for an indication of an unbalanced pressure. Repeat the entire bleeding
procedure to correct either of these two conditions.
13. Repeat this procedure at all wheel cylinder/calipers that require bleeding.
Pressure Bleeding
Tools Required
J29532 Diaphragm Type Brake Bleeder
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J 37762 Pressure Brake Bleeder Adapter
NOTICE: Pressure bleeding equipment must be the diaphragm type and must have a rubber diaphragm between the air supply and the brake fluid
to prevent air, moisture, oil and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.
1. Install a J 37762 to the master cylinder.
