Brake Bleeder Machine - Flush
Last modified: 28/06/2023 10:32:57
NOTE:
See Personal Protection
to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure.
Revision History:
- 2023-06-28: Clarified steps and noted that this procedure is for the Bremsen brake bleeder machine.
NOTE:
This procedure instructs how to prime the Bremsen brake bleeder (EMEA) machine with DOT5.1 fluid.
- Turn on the brake bleeder.NOTE: Plug in the machine, turn on the power switch, and make sure the pressure is turned off.
- Prepare to drain brake fluid from the bleeder.NOTE: Lift the suction hoses out of the fluid and up to the container's rim, then open the pressure valve slightly.
- Drain the brake fluid from the brake bleeder.NOTE: Connect the filling adapter and hold it above a fluid container, press the start button until there is no more brake fluid coming out.
- Flush the brake bleeder with the new container of DOT5.1 fluid that will be used on the vehicle.NOTE: Put the suction hoses in the container of new fluid, hold the filling adapter over an empty fluid container, and press the start button until ~200 ml of fluid has been dispensed.
- Return the brake bleeder to its initial state.NOTE: Put the suction hoses back to DOT4 brake fluid container and turn the machine off.NOTE: Note If in the future the bleeder machine is used to apply DOT4 fluid to a vehicle, the DOT5.1 fluid does not need to be flushed out.