Bleeding Sequence

NOTE:

Bleed the brake caliper at each bleed screw. If the brake caliper has two bleed screws, bleed the outer screw first.

-- Leave the bleeder screw open with the brake fluid hose connected, until brake fluid flows out clear and without air bubbles.

-- Press brake pedal five times to assist the bleeding procedure.

-- Tighten the bleeder screw, remove the bleeder hose and place the dust cap on the bleeder screw.

-- Repeat the bleeding procedure in the specified sequence for the remaining brake calipers.

-- Fill the brake fluid reservoir with brake fluid up to the "max" mark.

Fig 1: Brake Fluid Reservoir

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-- Screw down the reservoir.

NOTE:

Do not add brake fluid above the "MAX" mark otherwise it will leak out of the reservoir.

-- Start the engine and check the brake pedal travel and pressure.

-- If the pedal travel is too long, check the brake system for leaks or repeat the bleeding procedure.

WARNING:

Risk of accident!

Make sure the brakes are working correctly before driving the vehicle for the first time.

Changing the Brake Fluid

Refer to Maintenance Intervals