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Drain and Refill

CAUTION:
  • Refill with new brake fluid "DOT3".
  • Do not reuse drained brake fluid.
  • Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it way cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted surfaces of body, immediately wipe it off and them wash it away with water immediately.
  • Before servicing, disconnect actuator connector or battery cables.
  1. Connect a vinyl tube to each bleed valve.
  2. Depress brake pedal, loosen each bleed valve, and gradually remove brake fluid.
    Fig 1: Performing Bleeding Operation
    G04076622Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  3. Make sure there is no foreign material in reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
  4. Rest foot on brake pedal. Loosen bleed valve. Slowly depress pedal until it stops. Tighten bleed valve. Release brake pedal. Repeat this process a few times, then pause to add new brake fluid to master cylinder. Continue until new brake fluid flows out.
  5. Bleed Air. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".
    Fig 2: Adding Brake Fluid To Master Cylinder
    G04076623Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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