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No brakes. How to bleed brakes

I have a Yale GLC030. The brakes got very soft. I filled the master cylinder reservoir behind the dash. It wasn't empty but I topped it off.

I ended up buying a new master cylinder and installing it. I figured, what the heck. I might as well.

There are basically no brakes on this forklift. So, I assume I need to bleed them. I looked in the owners manual but didn't find clear enough instructions.

Is this the bleed nut in the photos? I took one of the nut and another as I zoomed out to give perspective. It is located on the inside of the front wheel.

If it is, how do I bleed the brakes working alone? Or, do I need another person?
  • Posted 10 Mar 2026 23:09
  • By Robert_Ralph
  • joined 14 Oct'25 - 4 messages
  • United States
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You are correct. Those are the bleed screws. One at a time make sure they break loose. Fill the reservoir. Pump the brake pedal several times with one arm and crack open 1 screw at a time. Make take several times to get all the air out. Maybe easier with the wheels off. I have 9 different wrenches bent up for different machines. 5/16 " I believe.
  • Posted 13 Mar 2026 02:26
  • By ron_k
  • joined 2 Apr'15 - 139 messages
  • North Dakota, United States
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