Hydraulic System: Service and Repair

Checking Brake Fluid Level





^ Check fluid level in reservoir tank. It should be between Max and Min lines on reservoir tank.
^ If fluid level is extremely low, check brake system.
^ If the brake warning lamp comes on, check brake fluid level switch and parking brake switch.

Checking Brake Line

CAUTION: If leakage occurs around joints, retighten or, if necessary, replace damaged parts.





1. Check brake lines (tubes and hoses) for cracks, deterioration or other damage. Replace any damaged parts.
2. Check for oil leakage by fully depressing brake pedal while engine is running.

Changing Brake Fluid

CAUTION:
^ Refill with new brake fluid "DOT 3".
^ Always keep fluid level higher than minimum line on reservoir tank.
^ Never reuse drained brake fluid.
^ Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

1. Clean inside of reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to each air bleeder valve.





3. Drain brake fluid from each air bleeder valve by depressing brake pedal.
4. Refill until brake fluid comes out of each air bleeder valve. Use same procedure as in bleeding hydraulic system to refill brake fluid.

Bleeding Brake System





CAUTION:
^ Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
^ If master cylinder is suspected to have air inside, bleed air from master cylinder first.
^ Fill reservoir with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
^ Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
^ Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connectors or battery ground cable.
^ Bleed air in the following order.
1. LSV air bleeder (4WD)
2. Left rear brake
3. Right rear brake
4. Left front brake
5. Right front brake

1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.





2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
4. Close air bleeder valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.
7. Tighten air bleeder valve.
: 7 - 9 Nm (0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61 - 78 inch lbs.)