DRAIN BRAKE FLUID
Note
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
REMOVE LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE ASSEMBLY
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 3 brake lines from the valve.
Remove the Lock nut.
Remove the 2 bolts and valve.
INSTALL LOAD SENSING PROPORTIONING VALVE ASSEMBLY
Install the valve with the 2 bolts.
Install the lock nut.
Using a union nut wrench, connect the 3 brake lines to the valve.
Note
Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Click here.
FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
| Fluid |
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| SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 |
BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Tech Tips
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed air from the master cylinder.
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.
Slowly depress and hold the brake pedal.
Cover the outer holes with your fingers, and release the pedal.
Repeat the 2 previous steps 3 or 4 times.
Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake lines to the master cylinder.
Note
Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where a union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Click here.
BLEED AIR FROM LOAD SENSING VALVE BODY
Remove the bleeder plug cap.
Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.
When fluid stops coming out, immediately tighten the bleeder plug. Then release the pedal.
Repeat the 2 previous steps until all the air in the brake fluid is gone.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
Install the bleeder plug cap.
BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE LINE
Remove the bleeder plug cap.
Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plugs.
Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.
When fluid stops coming out, immediately tighten the bleeder plug. Then release the pedal.
Repeat the 2 previous steps until all the air in the brake fluid is gone.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
Install the cap.
Bleed air from the brake line for each wheel by repeating the above procedures.
BLEED AIR FROM CLUTCH LINE (for Manual Transmission)
Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the clutch line.
| Fluid |
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| SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 |
Remove the bleeder plug cap.
Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
Depress the clutch pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.
At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the clutch pedal.
Repeat the previous 2 steps until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
Install the bleeder plug cap.
Check that all the air has been bled out of the clutch line.
Check for brake fluid leaks.
Check the brake fluid level in the reservoir Click here.
Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
| Fluid |
|---|
| SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3 |
Tech Tips
Add fluid to a level between the reservoir's MIN and MAX lines.
CHECK FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE