Hydraulic System, Bleeding Without Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit
Procedure
- Brake fluid is poisonous. NEVER siphon brake fluid with your mouth!
- Wash off any brake fluid that comes into contact with the skin with a lot of water.
- If brake fluid comes in contact with the eyes, wash out the eye(s) and see a doctor.
- Refer to BRAKE FLUID GENERAL INFORMATION
- Tightening specifications, refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT BRAKES, 1LA, 1LJ, 1ZB AND 1ZT .
Make sure that the brake fluid reservoir is always filled.
-- Remove the cap -1- on each brake caliper bleed screw and connect the container bleed hose to the bleed screw.
Bleeding sequence
- Left front brake caliper
- Right front brake caliper
- Left rear brake caliper
- Right rear brake caliper
-- Build pressure up in brake system by pumping brake pedal.
Slowly depress the brake pedal to prevent the formation of bubbles.
-- As soon as pressure is built up, hold brake pedal in depressed position.
-- Open the bleed screw, with bleeder bottle hose connected, until the pressure is relieved (pedal drops).
-- Hold pedal in completely depressed position and close the bleed 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 the bleed screw, remove the bleed hose and connect put the cap on the bleed screw.
-- Repeat the bleeding procedure in the specified sequence for the other brake calipers.
-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir under consideration of brake pad wear up to the max marking and screw on the fuel cap.
-- Start the engine and check the brake pedal travel and pressure.
-- If the pedal travel is too long, check the brake system for leaks and repeat the bleeding procedure, if necessary.
Changing the brake fluid,
There is the risk of an accident.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle.