Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID

Bleeding Brake System


CAUTION:
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect battery negative terminal before performing the work.
- Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding
- Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface.
- Always use new brake fluid for refilling. Do not reuse the drained brake fluid.
- Do not allow foreign matter (e.g. dust) and oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
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 drum brake: refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
6.Perform steps 1 to 5. Occasionally fill with the brake fluid in order to keep the reservoir tank at least half of
MAX line. Bleed air in the following order: 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".
8.Check each item of brake pedal. Adjust it if the measurement value is not the standard. Refer to "Inspection and Adjustment" Adjustments.