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4. OPERATION
operation
Brake bleeding procedure.
Do not touch the vehicle's brake pedal whilst bleeding the brakes.
Refer to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions for brake bleeding and wheel sequence before proceeding. If no specific instructions from
the vehicle manufacturer exist, follow the instructions detailed below.
WARNING! Familiarise yourself with the hazards of brake fluid - read manufacturer's instructions on the container.
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4.1.
Remove the lid of the vehicle's brake fluid reservoir. (See fig.1)
4.2.
Connect the brake bleeder to a suitable compressed air unit.
4.3.
Mount the black rubber pipe onto the brake nipple on the first wheel and open the nipple about 1/4 of a turn. (See fig.2)
4.4.
Activate the brake bleeder's trigger. The vacuum created will draw the brake fluid from the vehicle's brake system. (See fig.3)
4.5.
Check the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
4.6.
Continue to bleed the system and top up the reservoir until there are no air bubbles visible in the clear tube. (See fig.4)
4.7.
Close the brake nipple. (See fig.2)
4.8.
Remove the rubber pipe from the brake nipple.
4.9.
Depress the trigger to remove brake fluid from the clear pipe.
4.10.
Repeat the process at each wheel in turn.
4.11.
Changing the brake fluid
4.12.
Repeat the brake bleeding procedure as described above until the master cylinder reservoir is at its minimum level. Fill the reservoir with
new brake fluid and continue to bleed the system. Check reservoir level regularly.
4.13.
When new fluid can be seen in the clear tube tighten the brake nipple.
4.14.
Repeat this procedure at every wheel.
WARNING: When brake bleeding and/or fluid changing is complete, test action of brake pedal to ensure that the brakes are working
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before driving the vehicle.
4.15.
Apply copper grease to the brake bleed nipples before and after the brake bleeding procedure to eliminate the possibility of seized or
broken nipples when the brakes are next bled. (See fig.5)
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION
Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them as waste. All tools, accessories and packaging should be sorted, taken to
a recycling centre and disposed of in a manner which is compatible with the environment. When the product becomes completely
unserviceable and requires disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and dispose of the product and fluids
according to local regulations.
WEEE REGULATIONS
Dispose of this product at the end of its working life in compliance with the EU Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). When the product is no longer required, it must be disposed of in an environmentally protective way. Contact your local solid
waste authority for recycling information.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we reserve the right to alter data, specifications and component parts without prior
notice.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is required for any claim.
Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk Business Park, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP32 7AR
01284 757500
© Jack Sealey Limited
Parts support is available for this product. To obtain parts, please log on to
www.sealey.co.uk, email sales@sealey.co.uk or telephone 01284 757500
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VS020.V2 Issue: 5(HF) - 21/02/18
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