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Without Traction Control (TRAC) System

CAUTION:
^ Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.
^ Bleed air of the rear brake first. If front brake is bled first, rear brake air cannot be bled.

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

BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
1. Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid. Use SAEJ17O3 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
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.

Bleeding Master Cylinder Part 1 Of 2:





(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.

Bleeding Master Cylinder Part 2 Of 2:





(c) Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.

Bleeding Brake Lines:





3. Bleed brake line.

CAUTION: Bleed air of the rear brake first. If front brake is bled first, rear brake air cannot be bled.

(a) Connect vinyl tube to brake caliper bleeder plug.
Insert other end of the tube in a half-full container of brake fluid.
(b) Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
(c) At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug to 11 Nm (8 ft.lbs) then release the brake pedal.

(d) Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.
(e) Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the brake line for each wheel.
4. Check fluid level in reservoir and add fluid if necessary. Use SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO.116 DOT3