Brake Fluid: Service and Repair

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: REPLACEMENT

HINT
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the brake system.

NOTICE:
* Apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
* Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
* If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
* Bleed the brake line of the wheel farthest from the master cylinder first.

1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a) Slide the hood to cowl top seal as shown in the illustration and detach the 2 clips and claw.





(b) Detach the 2 claws and 3 guides and remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.





2. REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID

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

(b) Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.

Brake Fluid:

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3

(c) Remove the bleeder plug cap.

(d) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

(e) Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.*1

(f) When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the brake pedal.*2

(g) Repeat *1 and *2 until all the air in the fluid is completely bled out.

(h) Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

for front brake - Torque : 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 73 in-lbf)

for rear brake - Torque : 11 Nm (112 kgf-cm, 8 ft-lbf)

(i) Install the bleeder plug cap.

(j) Repeat the above procedure for each wheel to bleed the brake line.

(k) Check for brake fluid leaks.

(l) Inspect the fluid level Testing and Inspection.

3. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER

(a) Attach the 2 claws and 3 guides to install the center cowl top ventilator louver.





(b) Push the hood to cowl top seal to attach the 2 clips, and slide the hood to cowl top seal as shown in the illustration to attach the claw.