TM 9-2330-285-14&P/TO 36A11-21-10-1
HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINES - CONTINUED
ACTION
REMARKS
ITEM
LOCATION
BLEED BRAKES - MANUALLY
NOTE
This procedure should be used only when a pressure bleeder is
not available. If a pressure bleeder is available go to
To bleed the brakes manually, the dolly set must be connected
to a towing vehicle.
This is a typical procedure for the front or the rear brake
system.
Keep a constant check on the fluid level of the master
cylinder while bleeding the brakes. Failure to do so could
cause air to enter system.
23 Two brake
Open by turning counterclockwise
Two bleeder
approximately one full turn using a 7/16-inch
assemblies (1)
screws (2)
wrench.
Push one length of hose (3) onto each bleeder
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Two hoses (3)
screw (2).
Hoses should be approximately 18
inches in length each.
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a. Fill two jars (4) approximately halfway.
Two jars (4)
b. Place the free end of one hose (3) into
each jar (4).
The free end of the hose must be
fully submersed in the brake fluid.
NOTE
Have an assistant pump the brake pedal in the tow vehicle.
Pump the brake pedal in the tow vehicle until
26 Tow vehicle
the brake fluid in the two jars (4) is free
of all air bubbles.
a. Close bleeder screws (2) using a 7/16-inch
27 Two b r a k e
Two bleeder
wrench.
assemblies (1)
screws (2)
b. Remove two hoses (3).