Brake System Bleeding (70.25.03) - Vehicles With: Carbon Ceramic Brakes: Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Jaguar XKR, 2011 Jaguar XK, 2010 Jaguar XKR, and 2010 Jaguar XK. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
If brake fluid is spilt on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
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Take care not to contaminate the brake pad friction materials or the brake discs.
CAUTION:
The brake fluid reservoir must remain full with new, clean brake fluid at all times during bleeding.
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The engine must be running during this procedure.
- Check that the brake fluid lines are secure and that there are no signs of a brake fluid leak. If a brake fluid leak is detected, investigate and rectify the cause of the leak before bleeding the brakes.
- Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX mark.
WARNING:
Do not allow dirt or foreign liquids to enter the reservoir. Use only new brake fluid of the correct specification from airtight containers. Do not mix brands of brake fluid as they may not be compatible.