Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Brake System Bleeding

NOTE:

- Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.

- Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.

- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

- The reservoir connected to the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding procedure, and checked after bleeding each wheel location. Add fluid as required.

1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir (A) is at the MAX (upper) level line (B).

2. Attach a piece of clear plastic hose over the first bleed screw, and submerge the other end in a container of new brake fluid.

3. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure.

4. Starting at the left-front, loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely.






5. Repeat the procedure for each caliper until there are no air bubbles in the fluid. Bleed the calipers in the sequence shown.

6. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.






Pressure Bleeding

Install the appropriate power probe pressure bleeder adapter onto the master cylinder.

Use the bleeding sequence above, and follow the bleeding instructions that come with your pressure bleeder.

Bleed screw locations