Bleeding Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Infiniti Q50. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Turn the ignition switch ON without depressing the brake pedal when performing the procedure.
- Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.
- Never spill or splash brake fluid on painted surfaces. Brake fluid may seriously damage paint. Wipe it off immediately and wash with water if it gets on a painted surface. However avoid washing brake components with water.
- If the brake fluid contacts the brake caliper assembly and disc rotor, quickly wipe it off.
- Check that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.CAUTION:
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Never allow oils other than brake fluid to enter the reservoir tank.
- Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder valve of the rear right brake.
- Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
- Loosen the bleeder valve and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, and then quickly tighten the bleeder valve.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
- Tighten the bleeder valve to the specified torque.
- Front disc brake. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Rear disc brake. Refer to EXPLODED VIEW WITH TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Repeat steps 2 to 6. Occasionally fill with the brake fluid in order to keep the reservoir tank at least half full. Bleed air in the following order: rear right brake → front left brake → rear left brake → front right brake.
- Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding.
- Check each item of brake pedal. Adjust it if the measurement value is not the standard. Refer to INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .