Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

BLEEDING
NOTICE:
- Do not allow brake fluid to adhere to any painted surface such as the vehicle body. If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
- Before bleeding the brake system, confirm that the reservoir located above the master cylinder assembly is filled with brake fluid.
HINT: If any component of the brake system is removed and reinstalled, or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed 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 master cylinder is reinstalled or runs out of brake fluid, bleed the master cylinder.





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





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





(c) Cover the 2 tube holes with your fingers and release the brake pedal.
(d) Uncover the holes, slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it down. While holding down the brake pedal, cover the tube holes again. Repeat this step 3 or 4 times.





(e) Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake tubes to the brake master cylinder assembly.
Torque: 20 Nm (199 kgf-cm, 14ft-lbf)

NOTICE:
- Do not bend or damage the brake lines.
- Do not allow brake line to twist and interfere with other parts or body during tightening.
- Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake line.
- Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where 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 FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR Testing and Inspection