Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID

Bleeding Brake System


CAUTION:
- Turn ON the power switch when performing the procedure.
- Monitor the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.
- Never allow brake fluid to contact the body or other painted surfaces. Brake fluid may damage paint.
If it contacts a painted surface, wipe it off immediately and wash with water. However avoid washing brake components with water.
- If brake fluid contacts the disc rotor or brake caliper assembly, wipe it off immediately.
1.Make sure that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.

CAUTION:
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Never allow any oils other than the designated brake fluid to enter the system.
2.Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right wheel air bleeder.
3.Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4.Loosen the air bleeder and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, then quickly tighten the bleeder valve.
5.Repeat steps 2 to 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
6.Tighten the air bleeder to the specified torque.
- Front disc brake: Refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" Exploded View.
- Rear disc brake: Refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" Exploded View.
7.Perform steps 2 to 6. Occasionally fill with the brake fluid in order to keep it in the reservoir tank to at least half of the MAX line. Bleed air in the following order: rear right brake
front left brake rear left brake
front right brake.
8.Check that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding.
9.Check the brake pedal items, and adjust if any are not within the standard values. Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment" Adjustments.