Removal and Replacement
BRAKE FLUID
Drain and Refill
CAUTION:
- Refill with new brake fluid.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
- Do not let brake fluid splash on the painted surfaces of the body. This might damage the paint. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
- Before working, disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery negative terminal.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or battery negative terminal.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to bleed valve.
3. Depress brake pedal, loosen bleed valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.
4. Make sure there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
5. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress brake pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. Release brake pedal. Repeat the process a few times, then pause to add new brake fluid to master cylinder. Continue until the new brake fluid flows out of bleed valve.
Bleed the air out of the brake hydraulic system. Service and Repair.