Flushing and bleeding the front axle brake circuit

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NOTE: Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.

Start flushing at the right front .
Connect the air bleeder hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on front right brake caliper.
Open the bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
Close bleed valve (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bleed valve
	tightening torque	10 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to DISCONNECTING THE BLEEDER UNIT FOR BRAKE FLUID .