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AIR BLEEDING

BME041143001201

  Note

  • The brakes should be bled whenever a brake line is disconnected. If a hydraulic line is disconnected at the master cylinder, start at the slave cylinder farthest from the brake master cylinder, and move to the next farthest slave cylinder until all four cylinders have been bled. If the disconnection point is anywhere except the master cylinder, start at the point closest to the disconnection, and move to the next closest slave cylinder until all four cylinders have been bled.

Specified fluid

  European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs: SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT3 OR DOT4
  Except European (L.H.D. U.K.) specs: SAE J1703, FMVSS116 DOT3

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.

2. Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.

3. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear, fluid filled container.

4. The first person depresses the brake pedal a few times, and then holds it in the depressed position.

5. The second person loosens the bleeder screw, drains out the fluid and closes the screw using the SST.

6. Repeat step 4 and 5 until no air bubbles are seen. The reservoir should be kept about 3/4 full during bleeding to prevent air from reentering the lines.

Tightening torque

  Front: 5.9-9.8 N·m {60-100 kgf·cm, 53-86 in·lbf}
  Rear: 5.9-8.8 N·m {60-90 kgf·cm, 53-78 in·lbf}

7. Inspect for correct brake operation.

  Note

  • Wipe off any spilled fluid immediately.

8. Verify that there is no fluid leakage.

9. After bleeding the brakes, add brake fluid to the maximum level.