BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
1986 Isuzu Trooper II
BRAKE SERVICING
Hydraulic Brake Bleeding
DESCRIPTION
Hydraulic system bleeding is necessary any time air has been
introduced into the system. Bleed brakes at all 4 wheels if master
cylinder lines have been disconnected or master cylinder has run dry.
WARNING: If master cylinder has run dry, inspect entire system for
leaks. See appropriate BRAKE SYSTEM article.
Bleeding may be done either by using pressure bleeding
equipment or by manually pumping brake pedal and using bleeder tubes.
NOTE: For vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Brake Systems (ABS),
see ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article in this section.
MANUAL BLEEDING
1) On Isuzu and Jaguar models, start engine and run at idle.
On all other models, exhaust all vacuum from power unit by depressing
brake pedal several times.
2) Fill master cylinder, then install clear vinyl bleeder
hose onto first bleeder valve to be serviced.
NOTE: On manual transmission vehicles where clutch master cylinder
feeds from brake master cylinder, bleed clutch cylinder
first.
See BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table. Place other end of
hose in clear glass jar.
3) Partially fill jar with clean brake fluid, so end of hose
is submerged in fluid. Open bleeder valve 1-2 turns. Depress brake
pedal slowly through its full travel.
4) Close bleeder valve, then release pedal. Pump pedal
several times to push air toward wheel cylinders. Repeat procedure
until flow of brake fluid is clear, and shows no signs of air bubbles.
Proceed to next bleeder valves.
NOTE: Check fluid level in master cylinder frequently during
the bleeding sequence.
PRESSURE TANK BLEEDING
1) On Isuzu and Jaguar models, start engine and run at idle.
On all other models, exhaust all vacuum from power unit by depressing
brake pedal several times.
2) Clean the master cylinder cap and surrounding area, then
remove cap. With pressure tank at least 1/3 full, connect tank to
master cylinder using proper fitting adapter(s).
3) Attach bleeder hose to first bleeder valve to be serviced.
NOTE: On manual transmission vehicles where clutch master cylinder
feeds from brake master cylinder, bleed clutch cylinder
first.
See BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table. Place other end of
hose in a clean glass jar. Partially fill jar with clean brake fluid,
until end of hose is submerged in fluid.
4) Open release valve on pressure bleeder. Unscrew bleeder
valve 1-2 turns, noting fluid flow. When fluid flow into container is
clear, and free of bubbles close bleeder valve securely.
5) Bleed remaining cylinders in correct sequence and in the
same manner. Remove pressure tank from master cylinder and check fluid
level of master cylinder reservoir.
BLEEDING PRESSURES (1)
Application psi (kg/cm )
BMW
735i .......................................... 56 (3.9)
All Others .................................... 28 (2.0)
Porsche ......................................... 32 (2.3)
Renault ......................................... 30 (2.1)
(1) - For models not listed, refer to pressure tank
manufacturer’s specifications.
BLEEDING SEQUENCE
See BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table for proper bleeding
sequence.
BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE
Application Sequence
Acura & Honda ............................. LF, RR, RF, LR
Audi & Volkswagon (1) ..................... RR, LR, RF, LF
BMW (2) ............................... Longest Line First
Chrysler Corp. Imports
Colt & Colt Vista ....................... LR, RF, RR. LF
Models W/Load Sensing
Proportioning Valve ................... RR, LR, RF, LF
All Others (3) .......................... RR, LR, RF, LF
General Motors Imports
Chevrolet Spectrum ...................... LF, RR, RF, LR
Chevrolet Sprint ........................ LR, RF, RR, LF
Isuzu
I-Mark, P’UP & Trooper II (4) ........... LF, RR, RF, LR
Impulse ................................. RR, LR, RF, LF
Jaguar (4) ................................. LR, RR, Front
Mazda ................................. Longest Line First
Mercedez-Benz ......................... Longest Line First
Mitsubishi
Cordia, Tredia .......................... LR, RF, RR, LF
All Others .............................. RR, LR, RF, LF
Nissan
Maxima .................................. RR, LR, RF, LF
Pickup ................ Master Cyl., Comb Valve, Longest
Line First
Pulsar & Sentra ......................... RR, LF, LR, RF
200SX & 300ZX ........................... LR, RR, RF, LF
All Others ............. Master Cyl., Longest Line First
Peugeot (5) ........................... Longest Line First
Porsche (6) ............................... LR, RR, RF, LF
Renault ............................... Longest Line First
Saab ...................................... LR, RF, RR, LF
Subaru ................... Master Cylinder, FR, RF, RR, LF
Suzuki .................................... LR, RF, RR, LF
Toyota ................................ Longest Line First
Volvo (7) ................................. RR, LR, RF, LF
(1) - Before bleeding rear brakes, push brake pressure
regulator in direction of rear axle.
(2) - If equipped with 3 bleeder valves on each front
caliper, bleed lower inboard valve first, then other 2
simultaneously.
(3) - Pickup models do not require bleeding of RR
(4) - Engine running at idle speed
(5) - If pressure tank is used, bleed all wheels
simultaneously.
(6) - If equipped with inner and outer caliper bleeder
valves, bleed outer valves first, then inner valves.
(7) - Raise rear wheels a few inches higher than front
wheels. Bleed all 3 valves simultaneously.
