Bleeding brakes removes air from a vehicle's brake manner.
A spongy activity when you practice the brakes of your vehicle signals air in the brake system. The air reduces the amount of hydraulic pressure contained in your brake system, increasing the distance required to stop your vehicle. Bleeding your brakes removes the air from the system, increasing the stopping power of your vehicle. By using a brake bleeder, you can do by yourself what is typically a two-person job.
Instructions
1. Screw the pump onto the top of the brake bleeder. Work the pump handle up and down until the pressure gauge reads 15 psi. Allow the pressurized bleeder to sit for 15 minutes. If the pressure falls as the bleeder sits, replace the gasket on the lid before bleeding your brakes.
2. Turn the lid counterclockwise to release the pressure from the tank and remove the pump.
3. Fill the brake bleeder container with brake fluid. Replace the lid on the container. Connect the line from the brake bleeder to the lid of the master cylinder. Pressurize the bleeder to 15 psi.
4. Engage the vehicle's parking brake.
8. Wipe brake fluid from the brake bleeder and the vehicle wheels with clean rags. Add more pressure if needed.
6. Move to another wheel. Repeat the procedure until no air exits the bleeder nuts.
7. Crack open the lid of the brake bleeder to release the pressure from the tank. Disconnect the hose connecting the tank to the master cylinder. Pour the remaining brake fluid into a proper container.
5. Loosen the bleeder nut on the wheel located furthest from the master cylinder by turning it counterclockwise with a wrench. Tighten the nut wrench until no more air exits the bleeder nut. Check the pressure on the brake bleeder.
