Bleeding Procedure

BLEEDING PROCEDURE





1. Bleed air from clutch operating cylinder according to the following procedure.
- Carefully monitor fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.

a. Top off reservoir with recommended brake fluid.

CAUTION: Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.

b. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
c. Slowly depress the clutch pedal to its full stroke and release it completely. Repeat this operation several times at 2 to 3 seconds intervals.
d. Open the air bleeder with the clutch pedal fully depressed.
e. Close the air bleeder.
f. Release the clutch pedal and wait at least 5 seconds.
g. Repeat steps c through f above, then air bubbles will no longer appear at the damper in the brake fluid.
Air bleeder valve tightening torque: 5.9 - 9.8 Nm (0.6 - 1.0 kgf-m, 52 - 87 inch lbs.)