Brake Fluid: Service and Repair

Replacement

1. Refill of brake fluid

CAUTION:
Do not let brake fluid come into contact with the painted surface. If it happens, wash it out immediately.

(1) Remove the reservoir filler cap.
(2) Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir ASSY with brake fluid up to the MAX level.





2. Replacement of brake fluid
(1) Connect the plastic tube to the bleeder plug.
(2) Depress the brake pedal several times and then loosen the bleeder plug with the brake pedal depressed.
(3) Depress the brake pedal and drain the brake fluid from the bleeder plug of the brake cylinder.

CAUTION:
During the brake fluid replacement, keep the brake fluid level above the MIN line in the reservoir.

(4) After draining the fluid, tighten the bleeder plug with the brake pedal depressed.
Standard value:T=8.0Nm {81kgf-cm} {5.9ft-lbf}
(5) In the same manner, replace the brake fluid of the brake line for each wheel.
3. Brake fluid leak check
4. Brake fluid level check Testing and Inspection