Pressure Flush

^ Tools Required
- J 35589 Bleeding Adapter

Notice: Pressure Bleeding equipment can be used to perform the flush procedure. The pressure bleeding equipment used for flushing must be of the diaphragm type. It must a have a rubber diaphragm between the air supply and the brake fluid to prevent air, moisture, and other contaminants from entering the hydraulic system.

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 J 35589 to the brake fluid reservoir.
6. Install the J 35589 to the pressure bleeding equipment.
7. Adjust the pressure bleeding equipment to 35 - 70 kPa (5 - 10 psi). Wait for approximately 30 seconds in order to ensure that there is no leakage.
8. Adjust the pressure bleeding equipment to 205 - 240 kPa (30 - 35 psi).
9. After connecting the pressure bleeding equipment and pressurizing the system, perform the following steps:
9.1. Attach a clear plastic 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.

9.2. Slowly open the bleeder valve. Allow the fluid to flow until clean brake fluid flows or until at least 118 ml (4 oz) of fluid accumulates.
9.3. Close the valve.

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.

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

The ABS hydraulic modulator bleeder valve to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).

10. Raise the vehicle. Support the vehicle.

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

11. Flush the wheel brakes in the sequence shown above. Use the following procedure:
11.1. Attach the bleeder hose to the bleeder valve at each wheel.

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

11.2. Slowly open the bleeder valve. Allow the fluid to flow.
11.3. Close the valve when clean brake fluid begins to flow or at least 235 ml (8 oz) of fluid accumulates.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. Remove the J 35589.
14. Replace all the rubber components listed in Flushing Procedure.
15. Repeat the flushing preparation and the flushing procedure one more time.
16. Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir. Fill the reservoir to the correct level if necessary.
17. Install the brake fluid reservoir cap.
18. Bleed the entire brake hydraulic system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding.