Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

NOTICE:
* Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
* Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
* If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
* Do not operate the brake actuator assembly while air is in the brake system or in the brake master cylinder sub-assembly. Doing so may cause air to enter the brake actuator assembly.
* If bleeding the brake actuator assembly is difficult due to air in the brake actuator assembly, replace it with a new one.

HINT
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the brake system.

1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID Service and Repair

2. BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

NOTICE:
To prevent brake fluid from damaging painted surfaces, cover any surrounding parts with a piece of cloth.

HINT
If the brake master cylinder sub-assembly is reinstalled or runs out of brake fluid, bleed the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

(a) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.*1

(d) Repeat steps *1 and *2, 3 or 4 times.

(e) Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake lines to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

Torque : 20 Nm (199 kgf-cm, 14 ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
* Do not bend or damage the brake lines.
* Do not allow brake lines to twist and interfere with other parts or vehicle body during tightening.
* Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines.
* Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench Service Precautions.

3. BLEED BRAKE LINE Service and Repair

4. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

5. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR Testing and Inspection