Bleeding Brake System: Notes

1992 Chevrolet Chevy Van G20, 5.7 KSECTION Notes
NOTE: On vehicles with ABS, wait 15 seconds between pedal strokes when bleeding brake system. On vehicles with Hydro-Boost, check for air bubbles in power steering fluid reservoir. If air bubbles are present, bleed Hydro-Boost system before bleeding brake system. See BLEEDING HYDRO-BOOST SYSTEM in BENDIX HYDRAULIC BRAKE BOOSTER article in the BRAKES Section.
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