Charger SRT-8 V8-6.1L (2009)
7. If equipped with antilock brakes, the hydraulic control unit may need to be bled, then rebleed base brakes. See:
8. Once all brakes are bled, check brake pedal travel. If pedal travel is excessive or has not improved, some air may still be trapped in the hydraulic
system. Rebleed the brake system as necessary.
9. Test drive vehicle to ensure brakes are operating properly and pedal feel is correct.
MANUAL BLEEDING METHOD
NOTE: To bleed the base brake system manually, an assistants help is required.
NOTE: To ensure all air is bled from the ICU or junction block in a timely manner, it is recommended to raise the rear of the vehicle
approximately 5° higher than the front or approximately 10-12 inches as measured at the rear bumper (1).
1. Raise and support vehicle placing rear of vehicle approximately 5° higher than the front or if measured at the rear bumper (1), approximately
10-12 inches above level. It will be necessary to add extra support stands under vehicle to support this angle.
NOTE: The following wheel circuit sequence for bleeding the brake hydraulic system should be used to ensure adequate removal of all
trapped air from the brake hydraulic system.
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Right rear wheel
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Left rear wheel
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Right front wheel
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Left front wheel
REAR BRAKES
1. If installed, remove rubber dust caps from both bleeder screws on each caliper.
2. Starting at the first wheel circuit that needs to be bled (See list in above note), attach a clear hose (3) to the inboard bleeder screw (2) at that
wheels brake caliper and feed the other end of hose into a clear jar (4) containing enough fresh brake fluid to submerge the end of the hose.
3. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal three or four times, then hold it down before the bleeder screw is opened.
