ESC Bleeding of Brake System
CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage the parts located under the vehicle (floor under cover, fuel filter, fuel tank and canister) when raising the vehicle using the lift.
(Refer to General Information - "LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ")
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.
- Remove the reservoir cap and fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid.NOTE:
- When pressure bleeding, do not depress the brake pedal.
- Recommended fluid........ DOT3 or DOT4
- 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.
- Connect the GDS to the data link connector located underneath the dash panel.
- Select and operate according to the instructions on the GDS screen.
- Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, and then apply pressure.
- 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).
Tightening torque:
6.8 - 12.7 N.m (0.7 - 1.3 kgf.m, 5.0 - 9.4 lb-ft)
[Front]
[Rear]
- Repeat the procedure for wheel in the sequence shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid.
- Refill the master cylinder reservoir to MAX (upper) level line.