Brake Fluid, Changing: Notes
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CAUTION:
Risk of accident due to too much free play in the brake pedal.
- Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.
CAUTION:
Risk of injury due to the acidic nature of brake fluid!
- Avoid contact with skin.
CAUTION:
Risk of damage due to improper handling of the brake fluid.
- Avoid contact with paintwork.
- Avoid brake fluid contact with fluids containing mineral oils (oil, gas, cleaning solutions).
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Testing Values and Process Specifications Table:
The table value is based on one brake caliper, that means the extracted fluid amount for both bleed screws per brake caliper must together match the set value from the table.
| Bleed Screw Sequence: | Extracted Brake Fluid Amount: | |
|---|---|---|
| Brake caliper | ||
| Driver side front axle | 1. | 0.20 liter |
| Front passenger side front axle | 2. | 0.20 liter |
| Driver side rear axle | 3. | 0.30 liter |
| Front passenger side rear axle | 4. | 0.30 liter |
| Clutch slave cylinder | 5. | 0.15 liter |
| → Automatic transmission total quantity | 1.00 liter | |
| → Manual transmission total quantity | 1.15 liters | |