Bleeding of ESC Brake System

This procedure should be followed to ensure adequate bleeding of air and filling of the ESC unit, brake lines and master cylinder with brake fluid.

1. Remove the reservoir cap and fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid.
   NOTE:

   • If there is any brake fluid on any painted surface, wash it off immediately.
   • When pressure bleeding, do not depress the brake pedal.

   Recommended fluid:  DOT4

2. Connect a clear plastic tube to the wheel cylinder bleeder plug and insert the other end of the tube into a half filled clear plastic bottle.
3. Connect the KDS to the data link connector located underneath the dash panel.
4. Select and operate according to the instructions on the KDS screen.

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5. Pump the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder screw until fluid starts to run out without bubbles. Then close the bleeder screw (A).

   Front 

   Tightening torque: 

   6.9 - 12.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.3 kgf.m, 5.1 - 9.4 lbf.ft)

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   Rear 

   Tightening torque: 

   6.9 - 12.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.3 kgf.m, 5.1 - 9.4 lbf.ft)

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6. Repeat step  5 until there are no more bubbles in the fluid for each wheel.

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7. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to MAX (upper) level line