Kohler — Bleed Brake System
Maintenance
From a Kohler service manual — check it applies to your exact model before use.
Applies to: Kohler LH775 engine
Before you start
- After servicing brakes, always check brakes in a wide open, level area.
Procedure
- Remove hood to access brake master cylinder; check fluid level; use DOT 3 brake fluid.
- Connect transparent hose to bleeder valve on left rear caliper; submerge end in clean brake fluid.
- Have second person pump brake pedal several times then hold down firmly.
- Open bleeder valve until pedal fades to floor, then close.
- Repeat until continuous flow with no air bubbles; maintain reservoir level.
- Torque bleeder valve 54 to 66 in-lb (6.2 to 7.4 N-m).
- Repeat for right rear, left front and right front calipers.
- Install hood and test brakes.
Tools required
- Transparent hose Amazon
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Specs & values
- Bleeder valve 54 to 66 in-lb (6.2 to 7.4 N-m)
- Use DOT 3 brake fluid
Source: Kohler service manual. Steps and values are as documented; always cross-check against the official manual and any later revisions for your exact serial number before servicing.