Crossfire V6-3.2L VIN L (2004)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Base Brake System
BRAKES - BASE
MANUAL BLEEDING
CAUTION: Do not get brake fluid on any painted surface. Brake fluid can damage paint.
Use Mopar brake fluid, or an equivalent quality fluid meeting SAE J1703-F and DOT 3 standards only. Use fresh, clean fluid from a sealed container
at all times.
DO NOT pump brake pedal at any time while bleeding. Air in the system will be compressed into small bubbles that are distributed throughout the
hydraulic system. This will make additional bleeding operations necessary.
DO NOT allow the master cylinder to run out of fluid during bleeding operations. An empty cylinder will allow additional air to be drawn into the
system. Check the cylinder fluid level frequently and add fluid as needed.
Bleed only one brake component at a time in the following sequence:
1. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid.
2. If calipers are overhauled, open the caliper bleed screws. Then close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from it. Top off master cylinder
reservoir once more before proceeding.
3. Attach one end of the bleed hose (1) to the bleed screw and insert the opposite end in a glass container (2) partially filled with brake fluid. Be sure
the end of the bleed hose is immersed in the brake fluid.
4. Open up the bleeder screw, then have a helper press down on the brake pedal. Once the pedal is down, close the bleeder screw. Repeat bleeding
until fluid stream is clear and free of bubbles. Then move to the next wheel.
STANDARD PROCEDURE - PRESSURE BLEEDING
CAUTION: Do not get brake fluid on any painted surface. Brake fluid can damage paint.
Use Mopar brake fluid, or an equivalent quality fluid meeting SAE J1703-F and DOT 4 standards only. Use fresh, clean fluid from a sealed container
at all times.
DO NOT pump the brake pedal at any time while bleeding. Air in the system will be compressed into small bubbles that are distributed throughout the
hydraulic system. This will make additional bleeding operations necessary.
DO NOT allow the master cylinder to run out of fluid during bleeding operations. An empty cylinder will allow additional air to be drawn into the
system. Check the cylinder fluid level frequently and add fluid as needed.
Follow the manufactures instructions carefully when using pressure equipment. DO NOT exceed the tank manufactures pressure recommendations.
Generally, a tank pressure of 51 - 67 kPa (15 - 20 psi) is sufficient for bleeding.
Fill the bleeder tank with recommended brake fluid and purge air from the tank lines before bleeding.
DO NOT pressure bleed without a proper master cylinder adapter. The wrong adapter can lead to leakage, or drawing air back into the system. Use an
adapter provided with the equipment.
