Rear 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. Discharge the hydraulic accumulator by operating the brake pedal until the pedal becomes hard (approximately 20 times).





2. Top up the reservoir to approximately 2mm below the bottom of the filler neck.





3. Open one bleed nipple (1), fully depress the brake pedal, and hold down.
4. Switch ON the ignition and wait (a minimum of 15 seconds) until the fluid flows freely with no air bubbles visible.
5. Close the bleed nipple, release the pedal slowly, switch OFF the ignition, and tighten the bleed nipple to 7-13 Nm (5-9.5 ft lb).
6. Bleed the remaining caliper using the same procedure.

NOTE: Ensure that the fluid level does not drop more than 10mm below the maximum mark during the above procedure.






7. After completion of the bleed process, switch ON the ignition, wait until the accumulator is charged to the upper cut-out point, and top up the reservoir to the maximum level.
8. Install and tighten the filler cap.

NOTE: If the fluid level is too high, any excess fluid must be removed. This can be done by using the procedure for bleeding the rear brakes.