Bleeding Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Nissan Maxima. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Do not spill or splash brake fluid on painted surface. Brake fluid may damage paint. If brake fluid is splashed on painted surface, wash away with water immediately.
- While bleeding, pay attention to brake fluid level.
- Do not allow reservoir tank to empty as this may cause damage to master cylinder internal components.
- Before working, disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the battery. Refer to Battery Disconnect .
- Connect a vinyl tube to front (RH) brake caliper bleeder valve.
- Fully depress brake pedal 4 or 5 times.
- With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleeder valve to bleed air in brake line, and then tighten it immediately.
- Repeat steps 3 and 4 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
- Tighten the bleeder valve to the specified torque. Refer to Exploded View (FRONT DISC BRAKE) or Exploded View (REAR DISC BRAKE).
- Repeat steps 2 through 6 with reservoir tank filled at least halfway. Bleed the air in the following order from the front (RH), front (LH), rear (RH), rear (LH).