Brake System Bleeding
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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment
| Fluid Container |
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NOTE:
Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface.
- Refer to: Brake and Clutch Systems Health and Safety Precautions
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Vehicles with stability assist
- Bleed the brake system using the bleed master function in the diagnostic tool.
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: Make sure that the pressure within the brake system does not exceed 1 bar.
Use the General Equipment: Fluid Container
- Loosen: 180deg.
- Operate the brake pedal fully (pumping brake fluid and air into the bleed jar) and allow the brake pedal to return to the rest position.
- Continue operating the brake pedal until air-free fluid is being pumped into the bleed jar.
- Refer to: SPECIFICATIONS
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- With the brake pedal fully depressed, tighten the bleed nipple.
Torque
: 12 Nm
- Repeat the procedure for the remaining brake lines.