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:
- Brake operation
- Fluid leakage
- Fluid level (See BRAKE FLUID INSPECTION .)