Manual Bleeding

1992 Saturn SC StandardSECTION Manual Bleeding
  1. Clean areas around reservoir cap on master cylinder. Ensure fluid reservoir is full. Keep reservoir at least half full during procedure. Reinstall reservoir cap. Attach transparent tube to rear bleeder valve on modulator. Submerge other end of tube in clean container partially filled with brake fluid. Slowly open bleeder valve 1/2 - 3/4 turn.
  2. Have an assistant press brake pedal slowly and hold in position until fluid flows from bleeder hose. Close valve. Release brake pedal.
  3. Repeat steps 1) and 2) for front bleeder valve on modulator. See Fig 1 . Refill reservoir to FULL line with DOT 3 brake fluid.
    Fig 1: Locating Modulator Front Bleeder Valve
    G92J05441Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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