Brake Fluid: Service and Repair

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: REPLACEMENT

NOTICE:
* Perform fluid replacement with the parking brake applied.
* Perform fluid replacement while maintaining the brake fluid level between the MIN/MAX level on the brake fluid reservoir.
* Do not allow brake fluid to contact the vehicle's paint surfaces. If contact occurs, clean it off immediately.
* Add fluid to the brake fluid reservoir as necessary so that the fluid does not decrease below the MIN level.

1. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

(a) Replace the brake fluid.

(1) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

(2) Add brake fluid into the reservoir between MAX and MIN level on the brake fluid reservoir.

Brake fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

(3) Depress the brake pedal several times and loosen the bleeder plug. With the brake pedal depressed, bleed fluid from the front disc brake caliper RH and LH.

(4) After bleeding the fluid, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.

Torque : 11 Nm (110 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf)

(5) Depress the brake pedal several times and loosen the bleeder plug. With the brake pedal depressed, bleed fluid from the rear disc brake caliper RH and LH.

(6) After bleeding the fluid, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.

Torque : 11 Nm (110 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf)

(b) Check and bleed brake system.

(1) If the following malfunction symptoms occur, air may have entered the brake fluid line. Perform the following air bleed procedures.

* Low pedal or spongy pedal.

* Brake pedal is depressed firmly but braking is insufficient.

(c) Inspect for brake fluid leak.

(d) Check and adjust brake fluid level in reservoir Testing and Inspection.