BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING

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.

Note

Do not let brake fluid remain on painted surfaces. Wash it off immediately.


  1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

    A01KFRF
    Fluid
    SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

  2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

    A01KECL

    Tech Tips

    If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.


    1. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.

    2. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.

    3. A01KFNA

      Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.

    4. Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.

  3. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. Connect the vinyl tube to the brake caliper.

    2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.

    3. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.

    4. Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.

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

      Torque:
      11 N*m  { 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

  4. CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


    1. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

      Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3