BRAKE FLUID(for TMMF Made) REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Immediately wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with any painted surfaces.

Tech Tips

If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER (for LHD)


    1. B0046DM

      Disengage the 2 clips and slide the hood to cowl top seal as shown in the illustration.

    2. B0047HY

      Disengage the 2 claws to separate the washer hose joint.

      Note

      To prevent washer fluid from contaminating the brake master cylinder reservoir, do not separate the washer hose.

    3. Disengage the 5 claws and 3 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

  2. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER (for RHD)


    1. B00457U

      Disengage the clip and slide the hood to cowl top seal as shown in the illustration.

    2. B004748

      Disengage the 2 claws to separate the washer hose joint.

      Note

      To prevent washer fluid from contaminating the brake master cylinder reservoir, do not separate the washer hose.

    3. Disengage the 4 claws and 3 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

  3. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

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  4. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID


    1. B00458X

      Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

    2. Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed (Step C).

    3. At the point where the fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the brake pedal (Step D).

    4. Repeat Steps C and D until the new brake fluid comes out.

    5. Tighten the bleeder plug.

      Torque:
      Front Brake except 2ZR-FE
      17 N*m  { 173 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf }
      Front Brake for 2ZR-FE
      7.9 N*m  { 81 kgf*cm, 70 in.*lbf }
      Rear Brake (for Rear Disc Brake)
      14 N*m  { 143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf }
      Rear Brake (for Rear Drum Brake)
      9.5 N*m  { 97 kgf*cm, 84 in.*lbf }

    6. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.

  5. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

  6. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL

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  7. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER (for LHD)


    1. Engage the 3 guides and 5 claws to install the center cowl top ventilator louver.

    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the washer hose joint.

    3. B00464S

      Engage the 2 clips and slide the hood to cowl top seal as shown in the illustration.

  8. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER (for RHD)


    1. Engage the 3 guides and 4 claws to install the center cowl top ventilator louver.

    2. Engage the 2 claws to install the washer hose joint.

    3. B004704

      Engage the clip and slide the hood to cowl top seal as shown in the illustration.