cylinder and working your way back around the wheel closest to the master.
With bleeder screw open, observe bleeder. At first the fluid will begin to escape
with intermittent air bubbles. When the air bubbles stop and a steady flow of
fluid is observed for several seconds, close the bleeder valve and move on to
the next wheel.
MAKE SURE TO KEEP A CLOSE WATCH OVER THE FLUID LEVEL INSIDE THE
MASTER CYLINDER DURING THE BLEEDING PROCESS. NEVER LET THE
RESERVOIR RUN DRY. ALWAYS KEEP IT AT LEAST 1/3 FULL.
3) After bleeding both wheels and topping of the master cylinder make 20-30
applications of the brake pedal. If a hard pedal is experienced, no further bleeding is
required. If pedal is spongy, repeat bleeding process until a hard pedal is achieved.
4) With all bleeding complete, there should be approximately 3/4” to 1” of end play.
5) Power brake cars will experience a “drop off” of the pedal when the engine is
started. This is a normal condition that signifies the booster is working.
6) Pedal end play can be adjusted under the dash on non power cars and between
the booster and master on power brake cars.
12) Parking Brake Adjustment
a) The caliper pistons adjust hydraulically by pumping the pedal. When a hard pedal is
achieved, there should be a clearance between the pads and rotors is 1/32-1/16”.
IF PISTON HAS BEEN EXTENDED TOO FAR, TURN PISTON BACK INTO
CALIPER. IF DESIRED, USE SPECIAL TOOL KD-2545 AVAILABLE AT MOST
PARTS STORES. A PAIR OF NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS WILL ALSO WORK.
b) Make sure the parking brake lever is in the full released position.
c) Take up the slack in the parking brake cables by adjusting the nut on the threaded rod
under the car. Cables should be adjusted until they are taught but not enough to move
the parking brake levers on the calipers.
d) Move the parking brake handle through its full travel several times. The parking brake
should hold the car from rolling but create no brake resistance when in the full released
position. Make sure the brake lever is returned all the way when the parking brake is
released.
FINAL INSPECTION
a) Once a hard pedal is achieved, all fittings and connections must be inspected to make
sure there are no leaks. Also check the level in both reservoirs of the master cylinder
and top off if needed.
b) Put wheels back on the car and turn wheel by hand to insure that the wheel spins
freely and does not interfere with any brake components.
c) When you are sure there are no interferences and the pedal is firm, torque the lug nuts
and lower the car back onto the ground. Test drive the car and apply the brakes
