AIR BLEEDING

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Caution

• Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.

Note

• Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.

• Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.

Brake fluid type

European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs: SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3 or DOT-4

Australian, General (L.H.D. R.H.D.) specs: SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3

1. Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.

2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear, fluid-filled container.

3. One person should depress the brake pedal a few times, and then hold it in the depressed position.

4. A second person should loosen the bleeder screw, drain out the fluid and close the screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench.

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Tightening torque

Front: 6.9—9.8 N·m {71—99 kgf·cm, 62—86 in·lbf}

Rear: 5.9—8.8 N·m {61—89 kgf·cm, 53—77 in·lbf}

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.

6. Bleed air from each component by following the procedure above.

7. After air bleeding, check the following:

• Brake operation

• Fluid leakage

• Fluid level