Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Pressure Bleeding
PRESSURE BLEEDING
WARNING: NEVER EXCEED 344 kPa (50 PSI) PRESSURE IN THE BRAKE BLEEDER TO PREVENT INJURY.
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For pressure bleeding, use bladder-type bleeder tank only, such as Rotunda Brake Bleeder 104-00064 or equivalent.
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The bleeder tank should contain enough new brake fluid to complete bleeding operation.
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Use High Performance DOT-3 motor vehicle brake fluid.
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Never reuse brake fluid that has been drained from hydraulic system.
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The tank should be charged with approximately 69-206 kPa (10-30 psi) of air pressure.
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Bleed longest lines first.
1. Clean all dirt from master cylinder reservoir cap.
2. Remove brake master cylinder filler cap. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with specified brake fluid.
3. Install pressure bleeder adapter tool to brake master cylinder and attach bleeder tank hose to fitting on adapter. Master cylinder pressure bleeder
adapter tools can be obtained from various manufacturers. Follow instructions of the manufacturer to install adapter.
4. If the rear disc brake calipers are to be bled, use a suitable box wrench on bleeder fitting at the RH rear disc brake caliper. Attach bleeder tube
snugly around bleeder fitting.
5. Open valve on bleeder tank to admit pressurized brake fluid into brake master cylinder reservoir.
6. Submerge free end of tube in container partially filled with clean brake fluid and loosen bleeder fitting.
7. When air bubbles cease to appear in fluid at submerged end of bleeder tube, close bleeder fitting. Remove tube. Replace rubber dust cap on
bleeder screw.
8. Attach bleeder tube and repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 at LH rear disc brake caliper.
9. On front brakes, repeat Steps 4, 5 and 6 starting at RH rear disc brake caliper and ending at LH disc brake caliper.
10. When bleeding operation is completed, close bleeder tank valve and remove tank hose from adapter fitting.
11. After disc brake service, make sure disc brake pistons are returned to their normal positions and shoe and lining assemblies are properly seated.
This is accomplished by applying brake pedal several times until normal pedal travel is established.
12. Remove pressure bleeder adapter tool from brake master cylinder. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to between the MAX line and 4 mm
(0.16 inch) below.
13. Install brake master cylinder filler cap.
