BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

Tech Tips

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

Note

Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
If bleeding is performed with the engine running or the engine switch on (IG), DTC C1441 will be stored. Make sure to clear the DTCs when work is complete.

FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
1. Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.
2. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.
  
  Brake Fluid
  
  SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
  
  Note
  
  Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
BLEED BRAKE LINE
Note
- Bleed the brake line of the wheel farthest from the master cylinder first.
- Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
1. Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed*1.
2. When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the brake pedal*2.
3. Repeat *1 and *2 until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.
4. Tighten the bleeder plug completely.
  
  Torque:
  
  front bleeder plug
  
  8.3 N*m { 85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf }
  
  rear bleeder plug
  
  11 N*m { 110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf }
5. Repeat the above procedure for each wheel to bleed the brake line.
INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
INSPECT FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
1. Check the fluid level.
  
  If the brake fluid level is lower than the MIN line, check for leaks and inspect the disc brake pads. If necessary, refill the reservoir with brake fluid to the MAX line after repair or replacement.
  
  Brake Fluid
  
  SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
CHECK AND CLEAR DTCS

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