Operation – Sealey VS0209 User Manual
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3.1.
Brake bleeding procedure.
refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for brake bleeding and wheel sequence
before proceeding. If no specific instructions from the vehicle manufacturer exist, follow
the instructions detailed below.
NOTe: the VS0209 Gravity Brake Bleeder Kit requires two persons for use during normal
bleeding operations, unless used in conjunction with a vacuum bleeder (Sealey ref:
VS020) connected to the bleed nipple.
WARNING! familiarise yourself with the hazards of brake fluid - read
manufacturer’s instructions on the container.
NOTe: Ensure that the brakes are adjusted where necessary before proceeding with bleeding
the brakes.
3.1.1. remove the master cylinder fluid reservoir cap.
3.1.2. Assemble the kit as shown in fig.1, hanging the brake fluid container at a suitable point
above the master cylinder (fig.2). Do not fully tighten the fluid reservoir cap adaptor.
3.1.3. Squeeze the brake fluid container until brake fluid is present in the clear plastic pipe
(fig.2) to start the siphoning process.
3.1.4. Once flow is established, tighten the fluid reservoir cap adaptor so that it is fluid tight.
the rate of flow of the fluid can be controlled by altering the position of the On/Off flow
valve (fig.3).
3.1.5. Starting at the wheel station furthest away from the master cylinder, remove any bleed
nipple protection covers and place a correct size ring spanner on the hexagon segment
of the bleed nipple. Press the black rubber adaptor at one end of the bleed off pipe
over the bleed nipple (fig.4) and place the other end of the bleed off pipe into a suitable
container.
3.1.6. One person should apply pressure to the brake pedal whilst the other person opens the
bleed nipple (fig.4) to allow brake fluid to flow through the bleed off pipe and into the
container. When the brake pedal is at the bottom of it's stroke, it should be held in
position until the bleed nipple is closed. Once the bleed nipple is closed, the brake
pedal can be released. continue until the brake fluid flowing through the bleed off pipe is
clean and free from air bubbles. close and tighten the bleed nipple and replace any
bleed nipple protection covers.
3.1.7. continue to the next furthest wheel station away from the master cylinder and work back
in sequence, finishing at the wheel station closest to the master cylinder.
NOTe: Ensure that the brake fluid container does not run out of brake fluid. Once the brake fluid
container is replaced, loosen the fluid reservoir cap adaptor, squeeze the container until
a flow of fluid has been re-established. re-tighten the fluid reservoir cap adaptor and
continue the bleeding procedure.
3.1.8 When the bleeding procedure has been successfully completed, close the On/Off flow
valve, open the bleed nipple on the final wheel station and bleed out sufficient fluid until
the master cylinder fluid reservoir is at the 'mAX' level. close and tighten the bleed
nipple.
NOTe: When brake bleeding and/or fluid changing is complete, test the action of the brake
pedal to ensure that the brakes are working and the 'feel' of the pedal is firm and not
spongy before using the vehicle on the road.
3.2.
Tandem Master cylinder Brake systems.
3.2.1. Some vehicles require two lines to be bled simultaneously (normally one front and one
rear), in this situation open both bleed nipples and control the flow using the On/Off flow
valve.
3.3.
uncommon Brake systems.
3.3.1. In some cases the master cylinder outlet is below the inlet, this may require pumping the
pedal once or twice to remove any trapped pockets of air. Alternatively the vehicle can
be jacked up to raise the outlet.
3.4.
clutch bleeding procedure.
refer to the relevant vehicle manufacturer’s instructions for clutch bleeding procedure. If
no specific instructions from the vehicle manufacturer exist, the same procedures as for
brake bleeding should be followed.
3.5.
After use.
After use, safely drain all fluid from the pipework and store in a safe, dry and childproof
area.
3. OPeRATION
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Original Language Version
VS0209 Issue: 1 - 30/11/11
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fig.2
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