Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID

Bleeding Brake System


BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM


CAUTION:
- While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
- Prior to repair, turn the ignition switch OFF, disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or negative battery terminal. Refer to "Removal and Installation (Battery)" Removal And Installation.
1.Connect a vinyl tube to rear right brake caliper bleeder valve.
2.Fully depress brake pedal 4 or 5 times.
3.With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleeder valve to bleed air in brake line, and then tighten it immediately.
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. Refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" Exploded View (front disc brake) or "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY : Exploded View" Exploded View (rear disc brake).
6.Repeat steps 1 to 5, for the remaining brake calipers with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least halfway, bleed air from brake hydraulic line bleeder valves in the following order:
Rear right brake --> Front left brake --> Rear left brake --> Front right brake