Brake System, Bleeding Without Brake Filler And Bleeder Tool
A second person is needed to bleed the brake charger/bleeder unit.
Make sure that brake fluid reservoir does not run empty.
-- Remove protective cap on brake caliper bleeder screw.
-- Connect bleeder bottle hose to brake caliper bleeder valve.
-- Build pressure up in brake system by pumping brake pedal.
Slowly press brake pedal to prevent bubbles from forming.
-- As soon as pressure is built up, hold brake pedal in depressed position.
-- Open the bleeder screw, with bleeder bottle hose connected, until the pressure is relieved (pedal drops).
-- Hold pedal in completely depressed position and close the bleeder screw.
-- Release brake pedal and wait approximately 2 seconds so that brake fluid can flow out of the brake fluid reservoir.
-- Repeat the procedure until the brake fluid flows out clear and free of bubbles.
-- Tighten bleeder screw to 10 Nm.
-- Remove bleeder hose and install protective cap on bleeder screw.
-- Repeat bleeding process on remaining brake calipers.
Bleeding Sequence
1 - Left front brake caliper
2 - Right front brake caliper
3 - Left rear brake caliper
4 - Right rear brake caliper
-- Fill brake fluid reservoir up to max. marking and install sealing cap.
-- Start engine to check brake pedal travel and pressure.
-- If pedal travel is too long and pressure is too weak, check brake system for possible leaks. Repeat bleeding procedure.
Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.