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Peugeot 405 L4-1905cc 1.9L DOHC (1990)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Peugeot
Model
405
Engine
L4-1905cc 1.9L DOHC
Year
1990
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Fig. 1  Brake System Bleeding

Fig. 2  Setting Piston

1.

Connect all brake lines and check for leaks.

2.

Compress the trailing arm to operate compensator, using a floor jack.

3.

Position caliper as shown in Fig. 1. Leave caliper in this position until complete system is bled. Position a 3/4 inch block of wood in caliper jaws.

4.

Connect a suitable pressure bleeder, then a hose on each bleeder screw. Open the bleeder screw, then close as soon as fluid is clear of bubbles.
Continue to apply pressure to brake fluid until caliper piston contacts the wooden blocks.

5.

Install caliper compressing tool as shown in Fig. 2. Open bleeder screw and compress piston into caliper. Position piston slots as shown, then close
bleeder screw.

6.

Repeat procedure, then install caliper.

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Parts & tools for this job For 1990 Peugeot 405 1.9L

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