Learn how to bench bleed a brake master cylinder step by step to remove trapped air, prevent a soft pedal, and finish brake repairs correctly.
In this video, master technician rick kearns of garage gurus demonstrates how to do a master cylinder bench bleed
With insider tips, rick shows each step of the process.
When installing a new master cylinder, it is important to get all the air out before putting it on the vehicle
While it is common to bleed the master cylinder on the vehicle,.
Ensure a firm brake pedal
One of the most commonly overlooked aspects of a brake system install or retrofit is the need to bleed the brake master cylinder before it is installed in a vehicle.
Learn how to bench bleed a master cylinder to remove trapped air, improve pedal feel, and speed up a clean brake system installation.
Learn how to bench bleed a master cylinder correctly to remove internal air, improve hydraulic pressure consistency, and ensure proper brake system operation.
If the break pedal feels soft after installing the master cylinder, follow the instructions for the method on bleeding the master cylinder from the car, or this.
The master cylinder should be bench bled before installation to remove air and help ensure a firm brake pedal with safe optimum brake system performance
This method can be used with most master cylinders with attached or integrated reservoirs.
In this video, i walk you through how to set up a bleeding kit, which fittings and hoses to use, and how to safely remove air from your brake system.