Brake Fluid: Bleeding

NOTE: If any work is done on the brake system or air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.

NOTE: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.

Fig 1: Brake Fluid

FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
NOTE: If the master cylinder has been disassembled or the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder.
1. Disconnect the 2 or 3 brake lines from the master cylinder.
2. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
  
  Fig 2: Slowing Depress Brake Pedal
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3. Block off the outer plug with your finger and release the brake pedal.
4. Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
Fig 3: Blocking Off Outer Plug With Your Finger And Releasing Brake Pedal
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BLEED BRAKE LINE
1. Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper or wheel cylinder.
2. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
3. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
4. Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.
  
  Fig 4: Bleeding Brake Line
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5. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the brake line for each wheel.
  Torque: (Bleeder plug) 8.3 N.m (85 kgf.cm, 73 in.lbf)
CHECK FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3