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

Brake fluid type (Australian specs.)

SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3

1. Remove the bleeder cap from the brake caliper, and connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.

2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container, and fill the container with fluid during air bleeding.

3. Working with two people, one should depress the brake pedal a few times and then depress and hold the pedal down.

4. While the brake pedal is being held down, the other person should loosen the bleeder screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench, and bleed any fluid containing air bubbles. Once completed, tighten the bleeder screw.

Tightening torque

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

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

6. Perform air bleeding as described in the above procedures for all brake calipers.

7. After air bleeding, inspect the following:

• Brake operation

• Fluid leakage

• Fluid level