BRAKE FLUID (w/o VSC) 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

    Note

    Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.

  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.


    1. A003B4W

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

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

    3. A003AVB

      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. A003COCE01
      Text in Illustration
      *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length

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

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

      Tech Tips


      • Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench Click here.

      • When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.8661 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.3779 in.)): 13 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)

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

      2. Rear bleeder plug:

        Torque:
        11 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

      Note

      Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.