GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

    Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution in the Preface section.

    Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution in the Preface section.

    Notice: Refer to Filling the Master Cylinder Notice in the Preface section.

  1. Install the reservoir to the master cylinder. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Replacement .
  2. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep full throughout the entire bleeding process.
  3. Install adapters into each master cylinder outlet port.
  4. Attach a piece of plastic tubing to each adapter and submerge the other ends in the reservoir. Ensure the tubes remain submerged in the fluid.
  5. Using a wooden or plastic dowel, slowly push in the master cylinder piston and release. Repeat the process until there is no sign of air in the brake fluid.