TM 5-2420-224-20-2
B R A K E S Y S T E M B L E E D I N G
This task covers: Bleeding
I N I T I A L S E T U P
Tools and Special Equipment:
Shop Equipment, SC 4910-95-CL-A74
Tool Kit, SC 5180-90-CL-N26
Elbow (2), P/N 000 589 03 25 00
Hose, P/N 000 589 02 25 00
Materials/Parts:
Fluid, Silicone Brake
Appendix C, Item 15
Rags
Appendix C, Item 32
Personnel Required: (2)
References:
LO 5-2420-224-12
Equipment Condition:
Reference
Condition Description
Page 4-388
Outside Engine Hood
Removed
General Safety Instructions:
W A R N I N G
Fuel and oil are slippery and
c a n c a u s e f a l l s . T o a v o i d
injury, wipe up spilled fuel or
oil with rags.
C A U T I O N
B l e e d i n g b r a k e s y s t e m b y
p u m p i n g b r a k e p e d a l i s n o t
sufficient. Compressed air must
be used to bleed brake system
t o p r e v e n t d a m a g e t o
equipment.
1.
Remove two brake fluid reservoir caps (1 and
2) from two brake fluid reservoirs (3 and 4).
2.
Install two elbows on hose.
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