Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID

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 during 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 "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" Exploded View.
- Rear disc brake: refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" Exploded View.
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 BR11, "Inspection".