Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Bleeding Brake System

CAUTION:
^ Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.
^ Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.
^ Always use new brake fluid for refilling. Never reuse the drained brake fluid.

1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder valve of the rear right brake.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
3. Loosen the bleeder valve and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, and then quickly tighten the bleeder valve.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
5. Tighten the bleeder valve to the specified torque.
^ Front disc brake: refer to BR-34, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY: Exploded View". Front
^ Rear disc brake: refer to BR-40, "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY: Exploded View". Rear
6. Perform steps 1 to 5 for the rear right brake ---> front left brake ---> rear left brake ---> and front right brake in order.
7. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to BR-10, "Inspection". Inspection
8. Check each item of brake pedal. Adjust it if the measurement value is not the standard. Refer to BR-7, "Inspection and Adjustment". Testing and Inspection