BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING

Note

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

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.


  1. ADD BRAKE FLUID

    Fluid
    SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 or equivalent

  2. BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

    Tech Tips

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


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      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.

    2. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it there.

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

    4. Remove your fingers. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it again. Block the outer holes with your fingers and release the brake pedal. Repeat this procedure 3 or 4 times.

    5. Using a union nut wrench, connect the brake lines to the master cylinder.

      Torque:
      15 N*m  { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }

      Note

      Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench Click here.

  3. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

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

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

    4. Repeat this procedure until the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out.

    5. Tighten the bleeder plug.


      1. Front bleeder plug:

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

      2. Rear bleeder plug:

        Torque:
        11.0 N*m  { 112 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }

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

  4. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


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

      Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or equivalent