Bleed Brake System - Toro Workman MDE 2008 Service Manual

Bleed Brake System

1. Connect a suitable transparent hose to bleeder valve
on a wheel cylinder or caliper. Submerge other end of
hose in a glass container partially filled with clean brake
fluid.
2. Have a second person pump brake pedal several
times, then hold pedal down firmly.
3. With pedal firmly depressed, open bleeder valve un-
til pedal fades to floor. Close bleeder valve before re-
leasing pedal.
4. Repeat procedure until a continuous flow of brake
fluid, with no air bubbles, is released from bleeder valve.
Make sure fluid level is maintained in brake fluid res-
ervoir at all times.
Workman MDE
5. Repeat steps 1 to 4 for other brake cylinders and cali-
pers.
After servicing the brakes, always check the
brakes in a wide open, level area that is free of
other persons and obstructions.
6. After bleeding of brakes is completed, test vehicle to
make sure brakes are operating correctly and brake
pedal is solid.
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