Front Master Cylinder

  • Remove the screws that connect the master cylinder cover to the master cylinder reservoir, using a Phillips screwdriver.
  • Fill the master cylinder with fresh brake fluid. Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry at any point during this operation.
  • Locate the bleeder screw on the front brake caliper.
  • Attach a length of clear plastic tubing to the brake bleeder screw. Immerse the other end of the tube in a jar half-filled with brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant operate the front brake lever. Squeeze the brake lever a few times and then hold it closed.
  • Open the bleeder screw using a wrench. Allow a little fluid to seep out. You will notice air bubbles in the brake fluid. Close the bleeder screw before releasing the brake lever.
  • Repeat the process described in the two steps above until there are no more air bubbles in the brake fluid.
  • Remove the clear plastic tube from the bleeder screw.
  • Drop the master cylinder cover into position over the master cylinder reservoir. Reinstall the two screws that secure the cover.

Bleeding the Rear Master Cylinder

  • Locate the rear master cylinder. It will be near the rear brake pedal.
  • Remove the two screws that secure the master cylinder cover to the master cylinder reservoir, using a Phillips screwdriver, and then remove the cover.
  • Fill the master cylinder reservoir with fresh brake fluid. Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry at any point in the bleeding process.
  • Locate the bleeder screw on the rear brake caliper.
  • Attach a length of clear plastic tubing to the bleeder screw. Immerse the other end of the tubing in a jar half-filled with brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant operate the rear brake pedal. Pump the rear brake pedal a few times, and then hold the pedal down.
  • Open the bleeder screw using a wrench. Allow a little fluid to seep out. You will notice tiny air bubbles in the fluid. Close the bleeder screw before releasing the brake pedal.
  • Repeat the two steps described above until there are no more bubbles mixed in with the fluid.
  • Remove the plastic tubing from the brake bleeder screw.
  • Place the cover over the brake master cylinder. Reinstall the two screws that secure the cover, using a Phillips screwdriver.