deserthonda
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tools you need ,,,,,,,,,10mm and 8 mm wrench,,, depends on year and model you will need both
part you need,............brake fluid,, Dot 3 ,,, Dot 4 ..
Sequence of proper Bleeding.... rt rear,, left frt,,, left rear,,, rt front.. this sequence is to be used up to 1997
As brought to my attention by JIMBLAKE.. starting in 1998 the sequence changed ,, lft frt,,,rt frt,,,,,,lft rear.. rt rear ..
remove all the old brake fluid from the reservoir,Use something as simple as a turkey baster....
Once you suck out all the fluid, get a lintless rag or paper towel and wipe the reservoir, clean the screen as well., use some brake clean, spray the screen and rinse with water , but DO NOT spray brake clean into the reservoir, add new fluid and bleed the brakes. clean reservoir,, fill reservoir to max with new brake fluid.... Now you are ready to bleed brakes..
have an assistant pump the brake pedal slowly and evenly several times,,ask them to hold the pedal down, ,
( starting with the sequence i described ,, )
loosen up the bleeder screw to let the air in the system escape, it is a good idea to put a hose from the bleeder screw going into a container , that way you do not splash brake fluid all over ,, while pedal is still down retighten the bleeder screw,, repeat it, till no more air comes out..
Do the same on all 4 wheels.. Remember not to let the reservoir go empty,, so it is a good idea to check and fill it after each wheel has been bled,,
Once all done, clean the area and test drive,,
http://www.motiveproducts.com/02bleeders.html ,,,,,,,,,,if you got the extra money you can buy a power bleeder ,this would make it a 1 man job ,,,,,,( link provided by COOPER4X4
< Message edited by deserthonda -- 11/15/2006 6:51:07 PM >
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