TM 9-2320-280-20-2
7-13. MASTER CYLINDER MAINTENANCE (Cont’d)
c. Bleeding
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N O T E
Master cylinder must be filled (para. 2-11, pg 2-12, Item 11) and
kept at least half full during bleeding operation.
Depress brake pedal slowly and hold. Loosen brake line (5) to purge air from the front reservoir,
Tighten brake line (5) and release brake pedal.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until front reservoir is purged of air.
Repeat steps 1 through 3 for rear reservoir with brake line (6)
FOLLOW-ON TASK: Bleed brake system (para. 7-10).
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