Pressure Bleeding
TOOLS REQUIRED^ SA9150BR Brake Bleeder Adapter
NOTICE:
Use only DOT 3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed container. Do not use any fluid from a container which is wet with water. Do not use DOT 5 silicone fluid.
NOTICE:
Pressure bleeding equipment must be of the diaphragm type. It must have a rubber diaphragm between the air supply and the brake fluid to prevent air, moisture, and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.
NOTICE:
Always follow recommended torque specifications and procedures. Over-torque or under-torque of a brake pipe connection, may result in brake fluid leakage, brake pipe damage, and/or brake system failure.
1. Clean brake fluid reservoir cap and area around cap.
2. Remove cap.
3. Fill the master cylinder reservoir with clean brake fluid.
4. Install bleeder adapter (SA9150BR or equivalent) to the brake fluid reservoir.
5. Connect pressure bleeder to adapter.
6. Charge pressure bleeder equipment to 138-172 kPa (20-25 psi).
7. Perform steps 2-5 of "Manual Bleeding" procedure in this bulletin and skip steps involving brake pedal operation.
3. Bleed individual calipers and wheel cylinders in the following sequence:
A. Right rear
B. Left front
C. Left rear
D. Right front
IMPORTANT:
To assist in freeing entrapped air, tap lightly on caliper and wheel cylinder castings with a rubber mallet.
a. Place wrench over bleeder valve.
b. Attach transparent hose over bleeder valve nipple. Submerge other end of hose in a transparent container of brake fluid.
c. Loosen bleeder screw.
d. Apply brake pedal slowly and hold.
e. Tighten bleeder valve.
f. Release brake pedal.
g. Repeat sequence until all air is removed from brake pipes.
h. Final tighten bleeder valve.
Torque: 11 Nm (97 in-lbs) front
Torque: 7.5 Nm (66 in-lbs) rear
4. Check brake pedal feel for sponginess. If brake pedal exhibits this feel, repeat bleeding procedure until condition disappears.
5. When bleeding procedure is completed on each wheel, check the reservoir fluid level. Fill as necessary.