What is the proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear-wheel-drive vehicles?

The proper sequence to bleed brake lines on most rear-wheel-drive vehicles is essential for ensuring that air is removed from the brake system effectively. The correct sequence starts with the furthest brake from the master cylinder and works towards the nearest. In a typical setup for rear-wheel-drive vehicles, this means starting with the right rear brake, followed by the left rear, and then moving to the front brakes, starting with the right front and finishing with the left front.

This order is important because the master cylinder sends fluid to the brakes in this configuration, and bleeding the farthest brake first allows for the maximum removal of air from the entire system. Air bubbles tend to rise, so by bleeding the system in this order, you ensure that you are expelling trapped air in the most efficient manner, leading to a more responsive braking performance.

The other sequences would not effectively ensure the comprehensive bleeding of the brake system for this type of vehicle, potentially leading to remaining air pockets that could cause brake failure or reduced effectiveness.