User Manual

Brake System Argo Service Manual
BR-26
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Right Side Caliper
Photo 39 Photo 40
5. Insert a piece of .250" Flat Bar between the pads to simulate the thickness of the brake
disc. Photos 41 & 42
Right Side Caliper
Left Side Caliper
Photo 41 Photo 42
Bleeding the Brakes
1. Remove master cylinder covers and add DOT 5 (ONLY) brake uid as necessary.
2. Remove the rubber plug from the bleed screw at the brake caliper.
3. With the bleed screw still tight, purge any air from the system by pumping the steering
handles slowly. When there are no longer visible signs of air bubbles observed in the
master cylinder, replenish it with more uid to bring it back up to the top of the win-
dow.
4. Next, apply steady pressure to the steering lever until the brake is fully engaged. Hold
the steering lever in this position and slowly loosen the caliper bleeding screw 1/4 turn.
Open the bleed screw only enough to slowly release uid out of the screw. If there is
any air still present in the system, it will be noticeable through this screw with a slight
“spitting” of uid. Re-tighten the screw and once again pump the brake system slowly
a few more times. Apply pressure to the steering lever again and hold. Open the bleed