Front Brakes

CAUTION:
Bleeding the ABS is not a routine maintenance operation and should only be necessary when part of the system has been disconnected or the fluid is contaminated.

During the bleed procedure, it is important that the level of fluid in the reservoir is maintained at approximately 2 mm below the bottom of the filler neck.

Do not allow the pump motor to run continuously for more than two minutes. If, for any reason the motor does overrun the two minute time limit, switch the ignition OFF and allow the motor to cool for at least ten minutes before continuing with the bleed procedure.

1. Ensure that the vehicle is standing level. Switch the ignition off.
2. Discharge the hydraulic accumulator by operating the brake pedal until the pedal becomes hard (approximately 20 times).





3. Top up the reservoir to approximately 2mm below the bottom of the filler neck.
4. Bleed the caliper furthest away from the actuation unit first (right front).

NOTE; The following procedure must be done at a rate not faster than 3 seconds per cycle.





5. Open the bleed nipple (1), fully depress the brake pedal, and hold down.
6. Close the bleed nipple after a minimum of one second. Release the pedal slowly. Repeat until the fluid flows freely with no air bubbles visible.

NOTE: If more than 20 cycles are required, the reservoir must be topped up.

7. Tighten the bleed nipple to 7-13 Nm (5-9.5 ft lb).
8. Bleed the remaining caliper using the same procedure.