Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

AIR BLEEDING [L3, AJ]

Caution:
^ Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.

Note:
^ Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.
^ Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.

Brake fluid type SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3

1. Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear, fluid-filled container.
3. One person should depress the brake pedal a few times, and then hold it in the depressed position.





4. A second person should loosen the bleeder screw, drain out the fluid and close the screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench.

Tightening torque 6.9-9.8 N-m (71-99 kgf-cm, 62-86 in-lbf)

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.
6. Bleed air from each component by following the procedure above.
7. After air bleeding, check the following:
^ Brake operation
^ Fluid leakage
^ Fluid level