Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

CAUTION:
- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
- Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.

NOTE:
- Do not reuse the drained fluid.
- Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and decrease the life of the system.
- The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of bleeding procedure and checked after bleeding each brake caliper and wheel cylinder. Add fluid as required.





1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line.
2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure.








3. Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely.





4. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence shown until air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid.
5. Refill the reservoir of master cylinder to the MAX (upper) level line.

NOTE: Bleed the front calipers first in the bleeding procedure.