Component Bleeding
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler |
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| Fluid Container |
Bleeding
Vehicles with stability assist
- Bleed the brake system using the BleedMASTER function in the diagnostic tool.
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Vehicles without stability assist
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NOTE: The brake fluid reservoir must remain full with new, clean brake fluid at all times during bleeding.
Refer to: Specifications .
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NOTE: Master cylinder pressure bleeder adapter tools are available from various manufacturers of pressure bleeding equipment. Follow the instructions of the manufacturer when installing the adapter.
Install the bleeder adapter to the brake master cylinder reservoir and attach the bleeder tank hose to the fitting on the adapter. Use the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
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NOTE: Make sure the bleeder tank contains enough clean specified brake fluid to complete the bleeding operation.
Open the valve on the bleeder tank and apply 207-345 kPa (30-50 psi) to the brake system.
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- Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview . Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Electric Motor (C0) - Overview .
- Refer to: Specifications
. Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container
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- Loosen: 180°
- Leave open until clear, bubble free brake fluid flows, then tighten the bleeder screw
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NOTE: Due to the complexity of the fluid path within the rear integral parking brake calipers, it is necessary to apply and release the parking brake during the bleed procedure.
This step is only necessary for vehicles with rear integral parking brake calipers:
Apply and release the parking brake 5 times. Loosen the rear bleeder screw and leave open until clear, bubble-free fluid flows and then tighten the bleeder screw. Repeat as necessary.
- Refer to: Specifications .
- Lower the vehicle.
- Remove the General Equipment: Brake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
All vehicles
- Refer to: Specifications .