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Bleeding Brake System
caution
  • Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) harness connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.
  • Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding
  • Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface. For brake component parts, never wash them with water.
  • Never allow foreign matter (e.r.dust) and oil other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
 
 
1. Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder valve of the rear right brake.
2. Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
3. Loosen the bleeder valve and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, and then quickly tighten the bleeder valve.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
5. In case of rear brake caliper with electric parking brake system, operate parking brake 5 times to bleed the air.
6. Tighten the bleeder valve to the specified torque.
7. Perform steps 2 to 6. Occasionally fill with the brake fluid in order to keep it in the reservoir tank at least half of MAX line. Bleed air in the following order: rear right brake → front left brake → rear left brake → and front right brake in order.
8. Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to InspectionInspection.
9. Check each item of brake pedal. Adjust it if the measurement value is not the standard. Refer to Inspection and Adjustment.