Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

CAUTION: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.

NOTE: If any work is done on the brake system or if air is suspected in the brake lines, bleed the system of air.

Fill Brake Reservoir:

BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING
1. Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid.
Check the fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel. Add fluid, if necessary.
Fluid: SAEJ17O3 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3.

Disconnect Brake Lines:

2. Bleed Master Cylinder.

NOTE: If the Master Cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the Master Cylinder.

(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the Master Cylinder.
(b) Slowly depress the Brake Pedal and hold it.

Block Off Outlet Plugs:

Loosen/Tighten Bleeder Plug:

3. Connect vinyl tube to Brake Caliper bleeder plug. Insert other end of the tube in a half-full container of brake fluid.

CAUTION: Begin bleeding air from the Brake Caliper with the longest hydraulic line.

4. Bleed brake line.
(a) Slowly depress the Brake Pedal several times.
(b) While an assistant depresses the pedal, loosen the bleeder plug until fluid starts to run out. Then tighten the bleeder plug.
(c) Repeat this procedure until there are no more air bubbles in the fluid.
Bleeder plug tightening torque: 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
5. Repeat procedure for each wheel.
6. Bleed Load Sensing Proportioning (LSP) & By-Pass Valve (BV).