TM 5-3800-205-23-3
SERVICE BRAKES BLEEDING - CONTINUED
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BLEEDING - CONTINUED
1.
Connect power bleed unit to brake fluid reservoir (1).
2.
Using power bleed unit, allow system air pressure to reach 125 psi (862 kPa).
NOTE
Care must be taken to ensure that fluids are contained during maintenance of machine. Be prepared to
collect fluid with suitable containers before opening any component or disassembling any component
containing fluids.
Dispose of all fluids according to local regulations and mandates.
3.
Attach clear hose to bleed screw (2) on air/hydraulic brake cylinder (3).
4.
Open bleed screw (2) to allow fluid flow. Close bleed screw when bubble-free fluid flow is observed. Remove hose
from bleed screw.
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2
NOTE
Wheel brake calipers have two bleed screws per caliper. When bleeding caliper, do one bleed screw at a time.
5.
Install clear hose on one bleed screw (4) at caliper (5). Open bleed screw to allow fluid flow. Close bleed screw when
bubble-free fluid flow is observed. Remove hose from bleed screw.
6.
Repeat step 5 for other bleed screw (4) on caliper (5).
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