Flush and bleed the front axle brake circuit (brake high)
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NOTE:
Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.
- Two different fixed brake calipers are installed!
- In both variants, the outside (1) must be vented first.
Then vent on the inside (2).
- Start flushing at the right front.
- Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on the front right brake caliper.
- Open the bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
- Close bleed valve (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo | ||
| Bleed valve | tightening torque | 18 Nm |
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Fixed caliper front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Continental | ||
| Bleed valve | tightening torque | 15 Nm |
- Connect the vent hose with the collecting vessel to the bleed valve (1) on front right brake caliper.
- Open bleed valve (1) and purge it until clear, bubble-free brake fluid emerges.
- Close bleed valve (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Brembo | ||
| Bleed valve | tightening torque | 18 Nm |
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Fixed caliper front bleed valve from brake caliper manufacturer Continental | ||
| Bleed valve | tightening torque | 15 Nm |
- Carry out the same procedure on the front left wheel brake.
Follow-up work