Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

AIR BLEEDING

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 from the brake caliper, and connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.

2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container, and fill the container with fluid during air bleeding.

3. Working with two people, one should depress the brake pedal a few times and then depress and hold the pedal down.

4. While the brake pedal is being held down, the other person should loosen the bleeder screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench, and bleed any fluid containing air bubbles. Once completed, tighten the bleeder screw.

Tightening torque
- 6.9-9.8 Nm {71-99 Kgf-cm, 62-86 in-lbf}





5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.

6. Perform air bleeding as described in the above procedures for all brake calipers.

7. After air bleeding, inspect the following:

- Brake operation
- Fluid leakage
- Fluid level