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4. OPERATION
4.1.
BRAKE BLEEDING PROCEDURE.
DO NOT touch the vehicle's brake lever or pedal whilst bleeding the brakes.
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Refer to the vehicle manufacturer's instructions for brake bleeding and wheel sequence before proceeding.
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WARNING! Familiarise yourself with the hazards of brake fluid - read manufacturer's instructions on the container.
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4.1.1.
Remove the lid of the vehicle's brake fluid reservoir. (See fig.1)
4.1.2.
Connect the brake bleeder to a suitable compressed air unit.
4.1.3.
Mount the rubber pipes onto the brake nipples on the front wheel and open the nipples about 1/4 of a turn. (See fig.2)
4.1.4.
Activate the brake bleeder's trigger. The vacuum created will draw the brake fluid from the vehicle's brake system.
4.1.5.
Check the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir and top up if necessary.
4.1.6.
Continue to bleed the system and top up the reservoir until there are no air bubbles visible in the clear tube.
4.1.7.
Close the brake nipples. (See fig.2)
4.1.8.
Remove the rubber pipes from the brake nipples.
4.1.9.
Depress the trigger to remove brake fluid from the clear pipe.
4.1.10.
Repeat the process at each wheel in turn.
4.2.
CHANGING THE BRAKE FLUID
4.2.1.
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.
4.2.2.
When new fluid can be seen in the clear tube tighten the brake nipples.
4.2.3.
Repeat this procedure at every wheel.
WARNING: When brake bleeding and/or fluid changing is complete, test action of front hand lever and rear brake pedal to ensure
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that the brakes are working before driving the vehicle.
4.2.4.
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.
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.
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
01284 703534
sales@sealey.co.uk
Original Language Version
www.sealey.co.uk
VS020TC Issue 1 18/03/2021
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