Things You'll Need:
- Box end wrench Brake bleeder kit (rubber tubing and clear glass jar) Brake fluid
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Step 1
Turn the lug nuts on all the wheels 1/4 turn with a tire wrench.
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Step 2
Jack the vehicle up using the front jack point, which will be an extension of the frame or the frame itself.
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Step 3
Place jack stands underneath the front pinch welds in the front of the vehicle; lower the jack onto the jack stands.
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Step 4
Jack up the back of the vehicle using the rear jack point.
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Step 5
Put jack stands under the rear pinch welds of the vehicle; lower the Conquest onto the stands.
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Step 6
Remove the lug nuts on the wheels now that they are on jack stands. It should be quite easy to do with the lug nuts now loosened.
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Step 7
Locate the brake bleeder valve on the brake caliper. Start with the passenger-side rear wheel. This is a valve sticking out of the side of the caliper assembly. The brake bleeder valve, also called a "bleeder screw" is used to bleed air out of the brake system.
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Step 8
Place the box end wrench over the bleeder screw. Check the orientation of the wrench. Orient the wrench so that it is grabbing the nut of the screw (allowing you to loosen the screw to bleed the valve).
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Step 9
Slide one end of the plastic tubing over the end of the bleeder screw. It will be a tight fit. Make sure it is fully covering the screw.
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Step 10
Fill up the clear glass jar with about 1 inch of fresh brake fluid.
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Step 11
Put the other end of the plastic tubing in the plastic or glass jar submerged in the brake fluid.
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Step 12
Pump the brake pedal or have an assistant pump the brake pedal several times. On the last pump hold the brake pedal down firmly.
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Step 13
Turn the wrench on the bleeder screw counter clockwise to loosen the screw while firm pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Fluid will be forced out of the screw and through the tube into the jar and the brake pedal will drop to the floor. This is normal. Do not let up on the brake pedal while the bleeder screw is open or you will draw air back into the lines.
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Step 14
Re-tighten the screw and release pressure on the brake pedal.
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Step 15
Open the hood of the Conquest and locate the brake master cylinder. Remove the cap on the brake master cylinder reservoir and refill the fluid as necessary throughout the entire process of bleeding the brakes. Never let the brake fluid level fall below the lower mark on the outside of the master cylinder reservoir.
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Step 16
Repeat steps 12, 13 and 14 until there is no more air coming out of the line.
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Step 17
Repeat steps 12 to 16 for each wheel on the vehicle.
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Step 18
Mount the wheels back on the wheel hub assembly, lower the vehicle to the ground and torque the lug nuts to 100 pound feet.
