Cutlass Supreme V6-191 3.1L VIN M SFI (1997)
Brake Bleeding
A.Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to the rearward bleeder valve on the brake modulator. Submerge opposite hose end in a clean container
partially filled with clean brake fluid.
B.Slowly open bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow until no air is seen in fluid.
C. Close valve when fluid flows without any air bubbles.
D.Repeat Steps 8B and 8C until no air bubbles are present.
E. Relocate the bleeder hose on the forward brake modulator bleeder valve and repeat Steps 8A through 8D. Tighten Antilock Brake System(
ABS) brake modulator bleeder valves to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.)
CAUTION: Use a shop cloth to catch escaping brake fluid. Take care to prevent fluid from running down motor pack base or into the
electrical connector. Also, do not allow brake fluid to contact any painted surfaces as surface damage will occur. If brake fluid does contact
any surface, flush surface with water to lessen damage.
9. Proceed to bleed the brake modulator brake pipe connections with pressure bleeding equipment connected and pressurized:
A.Slowly open forward brake pipe tube nut on brake modulator and check for air in escaping fluid.
B.When air flow ceases, immediately tighten tube nut. Tighten tube nut to modulator 24 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
C. Repeat Step 9 for remaining three brake pipe connections, moving from front to rear.
10. Raise vehicle and suitably support.
11. Proceed to bleed wheel brakes in sequence shown
Bleed sequence:
^Right rear.
^Left front.
^Left rear.
^Right front.
A.Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to bleeder valve at the wheel and submerge opposite hose end in clean container partially filled with clean
brake fluid.
B.Slowly open bleeder valve and allow fluid to flow.
C. Close valve when fluid begins to flow without any air bubbles. Tap lightly on the caliper or backing plate to dislodge any trapped air
bubbles.
12. Perform Step 13 on right rear wheel brake.
13. Repeat Step 13 on left front wheel brake.
14. Repeat Step 13 on left rear wheel brake.
15. Repeat Step 13 on right front wheel brake.
16. Tighten Bleeder valves:
^ (Front Caliper) to 13 Nm (115 inch lbs.).
^ (Rear Caliper) to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
^ (Rear Wheel Cylinder) to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).
NOTE
Be sure the bleeder valves do not leak.
17. Remove pressure bleeding equipment, including Bleeder Adapter, J 35589.
18. Lower vehicle.
19. Inspect Brake fluid level in reservoir and fill to proper level if necessary.
