Bleeding Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Toyota RAV4 and 2002 Toyota RAV4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
DO NOT allow reservoir to run dry during brake bleeding procedure. Use only clean brake fluid. Ensure no dirt or other foreign matter contaminates brake fluid. DO NOT mix different types of brake fluid, as they may not be compatible. DO NOT spill brake fluid on vehicle, as it may damage paint. If brake fluid contacts paint, immediately wash with water.
- If master cylinder is rebuilt or reservoir is empty, bleed master cylinder first. Bleed wheels in sequence. Start on wheel with longest hydraulic line, and work toward wheel with shortest hydraulic line. See BRAKE BLEEDING SEQUENCE table.
- Raise and support vehicle. Ensure brake fluid reservoir is at least half full during bleeding procedure. Connect one end of transparent vinyl tube to bleeder screw. Submerge other end of tube in a container half filled with clean brake fluid.
- Have an assistant depress brake pedal several times and hold in depressed position. Loosen bleeder screw, and drain fluid into container. Tighten bleeder screw.NOTE: Ensure brake pedal remains depressed until bleeder screw is tightened.
- Refill brake fluid reservoir as necessary. Repeat step 3 until air is no longer discharged. Tighten front bleeder screw to 70 INCH lbs (8.0 N.m), and tighten rear bleeder screw to 74 INCH lbs. (8.3 N.m). Ensure fluid leakage is not present. Add fluid to reservoir. Repeat procedure for remaining wheels.