Brake System, Bleeding Without Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit

Brake System, Bleeding without Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit

Note:
^ Make sure there is always sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.

- Remove protective cap from bleeder screw on brake caliper and attach bleeder bottle hose to bleed screw.

- Build-up brake pressure in brake system by pumping the brake pedal.

Note:
^ Pump the pedal slowly to ensure bubble-free flow.

- Hold brake pedal down after building up pressure.
- Open bleeder screw with bleeder bottle hose attached until pressure drops (pedal drops).
- With brake pedal held down, close bleeder screw.
- Release brake pedal and wait for approx. 2 seconds to enable brake fluid to run from brake fluid reservoir.
- Repeat operation until brake fluid emerges clear and free from air bubbles.
- Tighten bleeder screw to 10 Nm, detach bleeder hose and install protective cap on bleeder screw.
- Repeat procedure at the remaining brake calipers in the specified bleeding sequence.

Note:
^ If one chamber of brake fluid reservoir has run completely empty (e.g. due to leak in brake system), brake system must be pre-bled.

- Top off fluid level in reservoir to "Max" mark (according to degree of pad wear) and close reservoir cap.
- Start engine and check brake pedal travel and pressure.
- If the pedal travel is excessive, check brake system for leaks or repeat bleeding procedure.

Brake Fluid, Changing