BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note


  • Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before replacing the brake fluid.

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

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

Tech Tips

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

PROCEDURE


  1. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID


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      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 replacing the brake fluid.

      Brake Fluid
      SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

      Note


      • Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.

      • Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill the brake master cylinder reservoir 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.

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      Disconnect the pad wear indicator wire assembly from the clamp of front disc brake dust cover.

      Tech Tips


      • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

      • The following procedure is for the LH side.

    4. Disconnect the bleeder plug cap portion of the pad wear indicator wire assembly from the front disc brake bleeder plug.

    5. Loosen the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder assembly RH.

    6. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal and replace the brake fluid from the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder assembly RH.

      Note

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

    7. After all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out and new brake fluid comes out, tighten the bleeder plug while depressing the brake pedal.

      Torque:
      18.5 N*m  { 189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

    8. Replace the brake fluid from the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder assembly LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.

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      Connect the bleeder plug cap portion of the pad wear indicator wire assembly to the front disc brake bleeder plug as shown in the illustration.

      Note

      Perform this step without the pad wear indicator wire assembly installed to the front disc brake dust cover clamp.

      Tech Tips


      • Use the same procedure for the RH side and LH side.

      • The following procedure is for the LH side.

    10. Install the pad wear indicator wire assembly to the clamp of front disc brake dust cover.

    11. Loosen the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder assembly RH.

    12. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal and replace the brake fluid from the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder assembly RH.

      Note

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

    13. After all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out and new brake fluid comes out, tighten the bleeder plug while depressing the brake pedal.

      Torque:
      18.5 N*m  { 189 kgf*cm, 14 ft.*lbf }

    14. Replace the brake fluid from the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder assembly LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.

    15. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

    16. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

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    17. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.