BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Tech Tips

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

Note


  • Apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.

  • Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.

  • If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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  2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

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  3. BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

    Note


    • If the master cylinder is reinstalled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder.

    • To prevent brake fluid from damaging painted surfaces, cover any surrounding parts with a piece of cloth.


    1. A0057KWE06
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      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD

      Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.

    2. A0052EY

      Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.*1

    3. A0054N2

      Cover the 2 outer holes with fingers and release the brake pedal.*2

    4. Repeat *1 and *2 3 or 4 times.

    5. A0057KWE06
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD
      *B for RHD

      Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake lines to the master cylinder.

      Torque:
      20 N*m  { 199 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

      Note

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

  4. BLEED BRAKE LINE

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  5. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

  6. INSPECT FLUID LEVEL

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  7. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

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