BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Perform brake fluid replacement with the shift lever in P*1 or neutral*2 and the parking brake applied.

    *1: for Automatic Transaxle

    *2: for Manual Transaxle

  • Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with any painted surface. If contact occurs, wash off the fluid immediately.

  • Perform brake fluid replacement while adding fluid to maintain the fluid level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir.

PROCEDURE


  1. REMOVE COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH


    1. A01QOYL

      Detach the 5 claws and remove the cowl top ventilator louver bracket LH.

  2. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID


    1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

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

      Brake fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

      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.

    3. Loosen the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder RH.

    4. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal and bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder RH.

      Note

      Add fluid as necessary so that the fluid in the reservoir does not decrease below the MIN level.

    5. After air is completely bled out, tighten the bleeder plug while depressing the brake pedal.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

    6. Bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.

    7. Loosen the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder RH.

    8. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal and bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder RH.

      Note

      Add fluid as necessary so that the fluid in the reservoir does not decrease below the MIN level.

    9. After air is completely bled out, tighten the bleeder plug while depressing the brake pedal.

      Torque:
      8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }

    10. Bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.

    11. Check for brake fluid leaks.

    12. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir Click here.

  3. INSTALL COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER BRACKET LH


    1. Attach the 5 claws to install the cowl top ventilator louver bracket LH.