Manual Flush

Important: Use a suitable container or shop rags in order to catch fluid and prevent the fluid from contacting any painted surfaces.

1. Clean the fluid reservoir cover and the surrounding area.
2. Remove the fluid reservoir cover.
3. Remove any remaining brake fluid in the reservoir.
4. Refill the reservoir with clean DOT 3 brake fluid to the proper level.
5. Install the brake fluid reservoir cover.
6. Use the following procedure in order to flush the ABS hydraulic modulator:
6.1. Attach a clear plastic bleeder hose to the rearward bleeder valve on the ABS hydraulic modulator.

Place the other end of the hose in a container in order to collect the draining brake fluid. Do not submerge the hose end into the fluid.

6.2. Slowly open the rearward bleeder valve one half to one full turn.
6.3. Depress the brake pedal until the fluid begins to flow.
6.4. Close the valve. Release the brake pedal. Repeat the previous two steps until clean brake fluid flows or at least 118 ml (4 oz) of fluid accumulates.

NOTICE: Always use the correct fastener in the proper location. When you replace a fastener, use ONLY the exact part number for that application. The manufacturer will call out those fasteners that require a replacement after removal. The manufacturer will also call out the fasteners that require thread lockers or thread sealant. UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED, do not use supplemental coatings (paints, greases, or other corrosion inhibitors) on threaded fasteners or fastener joint interfaces. Generally, such coatings adversely affect the fastener torque and joint clamping force, and may damage the fastener. When you install fasteners, use the correct tightening sequence and specifications. Following these instructions can help you avoid damage to parts and systems.

6.5. Repeat the previous four steps for the forward bleeder valve until clean brake fluid flows or at least 118 ml (4 oz) of fluid accumulates.

Tighten the ABS brake modulator bleeder valves to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).

7. Remove the fluid reservoir cover.
8. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the correct level if necessary.
9. Replace the brake fluid reservoir cover.
10. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.

Important: Flush sequence: Right rear, left front, right front, left rear.

11. Flush the wheel brakes in the above sequence. Use the following procedure:
11.1. Attach the bleeder hose to the bleeder valve at each wheel.
11.2. Place the other end into a container in order to collect the draining brake fluid. Do not submerge the hose end in the fluid.
11.3. Open the bleeder valve.
11.4. Slowly depress the brake pedal.
11.5. Close the valve. Slowly release the brake pedal.
11.6. Repeat the previous three steps until clean brake fluid flows or at least 235 ml (8 oz) of fluid accumulates.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Replace all the rubber components listed under Flushing Procedure.
14. Repeat the flushing preparation and the flushing procedure one more time.
15. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the correct level if necessary.
16. Replace the brake fluid reservoir cap.
17. Bleed the entire brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.