User Manual

Argo Service Manual Brake System
BR-31
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1. To drain and replenish the brake system you will need to remove the rewall of the
vehicle. Perform the servicing procedure, Removing the Firewall for your particular
model in Section VB of this service guide.
2. Remove the engine hood to access the master cylinders. Remove both covers using the
appropriate screwdriver.
3. Locate the bleed screw on the hydraulic brake caliper. Slowly loosen the brake caliper
bleed screw and gently pump the steering lever to purge the brake uid from the sys-
tem. Catch the used brake uid at the bleed screw with a container for disposal later.
4. Continue to pump the uid from the system while monitoring the master cylinder. Re-
peatedly replenish the master cylinder while pumping the old uid from the system.
5. When the old uid at the rear bleed screw appears to be replaced by fresh uid, per-
form the servicing procedure, Bleeding the Hydraulic Brake System.
NOTE
Use brake cleaner on components before re-assembly to remove oil and other contaminants.
6. Add brake uid to the master cylinder as necessary, to a level just above the viewing
window, and secure the cover.
Changing the Brake Fluid (Service Brakes)
1. Locate the bleed screw on the hydraulic
service brake caliper. Photo 48. Slowly
loosen the brake caliper bleed screw and
gently squeeze the brake lever to purge
the brake uid from the system. Catch
the used brake uid at the bleed screw
with a container for disposal later.
2. Continue to pump the uid from the
system while monitoring the master
cylinder. Repeatedly replenish the mas-
ter cylinder while pumping the old uid
from the system.
Photo 48