BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

Note

Bleed air while adding fluid to maintain the fluid level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir.
Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with any painted surface. If contact occurs, wash off the fluid immediately.

When bleeding air, select the suitable procedure listed below.

Replaced/Installed Item	Work Procedure
Flexible hose (front/rear)	Bleed brake line
Disc brake cylinder assembly (front/rear)	Bleed brake line
Brake actuator assembly	Bleed brake system
Brake master cylinder sub-assembly
Brake master cylinder reservoir assembly
Brake booster assembly

PROCEDURE

BLEED BRAKE LINE
1. Remove the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
  
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2. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
3. Add brake fluid until the fluid level is between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir.
  
  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.
4. Loosen the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder RH.
5. 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.
6. 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 }
7. Bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.
8. Loosen the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder RH.
9. 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.
10. 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 }
11. Bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.
12. Check for brake fluid leaks.
13. Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
  
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14. Install the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
  
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BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM
CAUTION:

If air is bled without using the GTS, damage or accidents may result. Therefore, always, use the GTS when bleeding air.

Note

Be sure to clean your hands before bleeding from the master cylinder to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.
1. Remove the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
  
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2. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
3. 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 DOT3
  
  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.
4. Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder.
  Note
  
  Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
  
  Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
5. Slowly depress and hold the brake pedal.*1
6. Block the outer holes with your fingers, and release the pedal.*2
7. Repeat steps *1 and *2, 3 or 4 times.
8. *a Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
  
  Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake lines to the brake master cylinder.
  
  Torque:
  
  Specified tightening torque
  
  15.2 N*m { 155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf }
  Tech Tips
  
  Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
  
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  When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 22 mm (0.8661 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.3779 in.)): 13.4 N*m (137 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf)
9. Loosen the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder assembly RH.
10. Repeatedly depress the brake pedal and bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder assembly RH.
  
  Note
  
  Add fluid as necessary so that the fluid in the reservoir does not decrease below the MIN level.
11. 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 }
12. Bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the front disc brake cylinder LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.
13. Loosen the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder RH.
14. 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.
15. 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 }
16. Bleed the air from the bleeder plug of the rear disc brake cylinder LH using the same procedure as for the RH side.
17. Depress the brake pedal more than 20 times with the engine off.
18. Connect the GTS to the DLC3, and turn the engine switch on (IG).
  
  Note
  
  Do not start the engine.
19. Enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / Air Bleeding.
  
  Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Utility
  
  Tester Display
  
  Air Bleeding
20. Bleed the brake system following the instructions on the GTS.
21. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.
  
  Torque:
  
  8.3 N*m { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
22. Turn the GTS off and turn the engine switch off.
23. Disconnect the GTS from the DLC3.
24. Check for brake fluid leaks.
25. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
  
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26. Install the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.
  
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