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Procedure B

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  1. Connect pressure bleeding equipment according to equipment manufacturer's instructions and pressurize system to 29 psi (2 bar). Bleed approximately 1/10th of a quart of brake fluid from each brake caliper in sequence. For caliper bleeding sequence, see BLEEDING SEQUENCE . Allow brake fluid to flow until no air bubbles are present.
  2. After performing brake bleeding procedure, if brake pedal travel is too long, with pressure bleeding equipment still connected, open bleed screw at RR caliper. Sharply depress brake pedal and hold for 3 seconds. Close bleed screw. Release brake pedal slowly. Repeat bleed procedure at RR caliper approximately 5 times. Brake pedal travel should be acceptable. Remove pressure bleeding equipment. Verify master cylinder reservoir is to proper level.
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