1987 Jaguar XJ6 Reservoir Lines

1987 JAGUAR XJ6
80 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KARKITTEN
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Hi, Thank you for your time and attention. Yes, I am a woman and love cars and learning how to do all the repairs myself or at least learn how and what needs to be done..

How can I repair the reservoir lines for the brakes?
The rear brakes need to be done and I was told that the reservoir lines need to be repaired and then need to be bled as well. Do you have any pictures or instructions I can read on how to do this? Please help me in any way you can. I am looking forward hearing from you.

Meow,
Karkitten
Oct 29, 2009 at 10:26 PM
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DAVE H
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BLEEDING
MANUAL BLEEDING
On Isuzu and Jaguar models, start engine and run at idle. On all other models, exhaust all vacuum from power unit by depressing brake pedal several times.
Fill master cylinder, then install clear vinyl bleeder hose onto first bleeder valve to be serviced.
NOTE:On manual transmission vehicles where clutch master cylinder feeds from brake master cylinder, bleed clutch cylinder first.

See BRAKE LINE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table. Place other end of hose in clear glass jar.
3) Partially fill jar with clean brake fluid, so end of hose is submerged in fluid. Open bleeder valve 1-2 turns. Depress brake pedal slowly through its full travel.
4) Close bleeder valve, then release pedal. Pump pedal several times to push air toward wheel cylinders. Repeat procedure until flow of brake fluid is clear, and shows no signs of air bubbles. Proceed to next bleeder valves.
NOTE:Check fluid level in master cylinder frequently during the bleeding sequence.
Nov 26, 2009 at 7:27 AM
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DAVE H
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buy new brake lines .. remove old brake lines .. replace in reverse order .. a simple repair !
Nov 26, 2009 at 7:29 AM
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