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Hydraulic System, Post-Bleeding






Hydraulic System, Post-Bleeding

Perform a Post-Bleeding When:

The brake pedal travel is too long, or the so-called soft brake pedal

A second technician is required during the post-bleeding.

- Depress brake pedal forcefully and hold.

- Open bleeder valve at brake caliper.

- Press brake pedal down onto stop.

- Close bleeder valve with pedal depressed.

- Release brake pedal slowly.

This bleeding procedure must be performed 5 times per brake caliper.

Bleeding sequence:

1 - Left front brake caliper

2 - Right front brake caliper

3 - Left rear brake caliper

4 - Right rear brake caliper

A road test must be performed after bleeding. During this, at least one ABS regulation must be performed!