BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

The GTS must be used for air bleeding. If not used, the air bleeding will be incomplete, which is hazardous and may lead to an accident.

Note


  • Perform air bleeding with park (P) selected and the parking brake applied.

  • As brake fluid may overflow when bleeding, do not place the fluid can on the reservoir filler opening.

  • Perform air bleeding while maintaining the brake fluid level between the MIN and MAX lines on the brake fluid reservoir.

  • Air bleeding will be difficult if the following occurs:


    1. The brake actuator hose (the hose between the brake booster pump assembly and brake master cylinder reservoir assembly) is higher than the fluid level and air enters the hose.

    2. During the air bleeding procedure, air enters the brake booster pump assembly while the pump motor is operating.

  • While performing air bleeding, the accumulator pressure drop may cause a buzzer to sound. As there is no problem, continue with air bleeding.

  • During air bleeding, DTCs for pressure sensor malfunctions, etc. may be stored. After air bleeding and if instructed in the procedures, clear the DTCs.

  • When bleeding air from the brake fluid, to protect the pump motor, do not operate the pump motor continuously for more than 100 seconds. Then, release the brake pedal and temporarily stop the operation of the pump motor.

  • Release the parking brake before performing the linear valve offset calibration procedure.

  • Do not allow brake fluid on any painted vehicle body surface. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

  • Do not perform brake fluid air bleeding using a vacuum brake bleeder.

  • When bleeding air, select the suitable procedure according to the table below.

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

PROCEDURE


  1. BLEED BRAKE LINE


    1. Remove the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.


      1. A01MHS2C01
        B006JFV Remove in this Direction (1)
        B006JHL Remove in this Direction (2)

        Disengage the clip.

      2. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and disengage the 2 claws.

      3. Pull up in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration, and separate the hood to cowl top seal.

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        B006JFV Remove in this Direction (1)
        B006JHL Remove in this Direction (2)

        Pull up in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and disengage the 2 claws.

      5. Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration, disengage the 2 guides and remove the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.

    2. Bleed brake line.


      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.

        Brake fluid
        SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

      3. Connect the GTS to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).

      4. Turn the GTS on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / Air Bleeding.


        Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Utility
        Tester Display
        Air Bleeding

      5. Select "Usual air bleeding", and bleed air from the brake fluid following the instructions on the GTS.

      6. After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

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

      7. Clear the DTCs.

        Click here

      8. Turn the GTS off and turn the power switch off.

    3. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

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

    5. Install the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.


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        B006JFV Install in this Direction (1)
        B006JHL Install in this Direction (2)

        Push in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and engage the 2 guides.

      2. Push in the direction indicated by the arrow (2) shown in the illustration, engage the 2 claws to install the center No. 1 cowl top ventilator louver.

      3. A01MJONC03
        B006JFV Install in this Direction

        Pull in the direction indicated by the arrow (1) shown in the illustration, and engage the 2 claws.

      4. Engage the clip.

  2. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM


    1. for LHD:


      1. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

        Click here

      2. Remove the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.

        Click here

      3. Remove the water guard plate LH.

        Click here

      4. Remove the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH.

        Click here

      5. Remove the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

        Click here

    2. for RHD:


      1. Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

        Click here

      2. Remove the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

        Click here

      3. Remove the water guard plate RH.

        Click here

      4. Remove the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH.

        Click here

      5. Remove the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

        Click here

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      Wait at least 2 minutes with the power switch off, and disconnect the reservoir level switch connector.

      Note

      Do not depress the brake pedal or open/close the doors until the reservoir level switch connector is disconnected.

      Tech Tips

      This procedure is not required if the reservoir level switch connector has been disconnected.

    4. Bleed the brake system.


      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.

        Brake fluid
        SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

      3. Connect the GTS to the DLC3 and turn the power switch on (IG).

      4. Turn the GTS on and enter the following menus: Chassis / ABS/VSC/TRC / Utility / Air Bleeding.


        Chassis > ABS/VSC/TRC > Utility
        Tester Display
        Air Bleeding

      5. Select "ABS actuator has been replaced", and bleed air from brake fluid following the instructions on the GTS.

        Note

        Before following the instructions on the GTS to perform linear valve offset calibration, release the parking brake. When calibration is complete, immediately apply the parking brake.

      6. A01MJRCC01
        *1 Stroke Simulator Bleeder Plug

        After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug.

        Torque:
        Front bleeder plug
        8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
        Rear bleeder plug
        8.3 N*m  { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
        Stroke simulator bleeder plug
        8.5 N*m  { 87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf }

        Tech Tips

        The stroke simulator bleeder plug is positioned as shown in the illustration.

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

    5. Clear the DTCs.

      Click here

    6. Turn the GTS off and turn the power switch off.

    7. Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

    8. for LHD:


      1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

        Click here

      2. Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH.

        Click here

      3. Install the water guard plate LH.

        Click here

      4. Install the No. 2 heater air duct splash shield seal.

        Click here

      5. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

        Click here

    9. for RHD:


      1. Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

        Click here

      2. Install the cowl body mounting reinforcement RH.

        Click here

      3. Install the water guard plate RH.

        Click here

      4. Install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

        Click here

      5. Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

        Click here

    10. Turn the power switch on (IG)

    11. Clear the DTCs.

    12. Turn the GTS off and turn the power switch off.