Brake Fluid Air Bleeding

CAUTION:

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.

NOTE:

Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.
Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.

Brake fluid type

SAE J1703 or FMVSS116 DOT-3

Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear, fluid-filled container.
One person should depress the brake pedal a few times, and then hold it in the depressed position.
A second person should loosen the bleeder screw, drain out the fluid and close the screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench.
Tightening torque 6.9-9.8 N.m {71-99 kgf.cm, 62-86 in.lbf}
Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.
Bleed air from each component by following the procedure above.
After air bleeding, check the following:

Fig 1: Loosening Bleeder Screw

Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.