How to Bleed 1995 Monte Carlo Brakes

Bleeding the brakes on a 1995 Chevrolet Monte Carlo consists of removing the air from the lines. The brakes need to be bled after changing out the master cylinder or the calipers. When these components are removed, this can cause air to be sucked into the system and cause the car not to brake correctly. Bleeding the brakes starts with the rear wheels. Once the rear wheels are bled, you'll need to bleed the front wheels to finish the job.

Instructions

1

Open the hood to access the master cylinder. Ensure the brake fluid level is at the full mark on the side of the reservoir. Do not let the master cylinder run empty.

2

Chock the front wheels and make sure the car is in park.

3

Loosen the lug nuts on the back wheels with a tire tool. Do not remove the lug nuts. Loosening the lug nuts will make removing the wheel easier.

4

Raise the back end of the car by placing a jack under the differential. Raise the car high enough to place jack stands under the rear axle. Lower the car onto the jack stands.

5

Remove the two back wheels and set them aside.

6

Bleed the back brakes on the passenger wheel first as they are the most distant from the master cylinder.

7

Place a hose at the end of the bleeder screw. Insert the other end of the hose into a disposable bottle.

8

Instruct an assistant to hold down the brake pedal and not to release the brakes until instructed. The car needs to be idling during this process.

9

Open the bleeder screw with an open-end box wrench for a second to release fluid into the waste line. Close the valve once the fluid has drained into the line. Instruct your assistant at this point to release the brake pedal.

10

Instruct your assistant to press the brake pedal while the valve is closed. Inspect the brake fluid for air bubbles. If there are any bubbles present, repeat the bleeding process until there are no air bubbles.

11

Check the master cylinder and fill the reservoir to the full line. The master cylinder cannot go dry, or the process will need to be repeated.

12

Repeat the above steps on the driver's side rear wheel. Once complete, tighten the wheels back onto the rear and raise the car up to remove the jack stands. Lower the car once the jack stands are clear. The same process needs to be completed on the front wheels.