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Bleeding Brake System
 WARNING:
Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and
polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands
thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts eyes,
flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get
medical attention if irritation persists. If taken
internally, drink water and induce vomiting. Get medical
attention immediately.
CAUTION:
Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir
to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake
master cylinder reservoir filled with the specified
brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been
drained from the hydraulic system.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic
surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or
plastic surface, immediately wash it with water. Note:
When any part of the hydraulic system has been
disconnected for repair or installation of new
components, air can get into the system and cause spongy
brake pedal action. This requires bleeding of the
hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected.
The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with
pressure bleeding equipment.
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1) Clean all dirt from
and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap
and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir
with the specified brake fluid. |
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2) Place a box end
wrench on the RH rear bleeder screw. Attach a
rubber drain tube to the RH rear bleeder screw
and submerge the free end of the tube in a
container partially filled with clean brake
fluid. |
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3) Have an assistant
pump the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure
on the brake pedal.
4) Loosen the RH rear
bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid
comes out. While the assistant maintains
pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the RH rear
bleeder screw.
5) Tighten the RH rear
bleeder screw.
6) Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4
and 5 for the LH rear bleeder screw. |
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7) Place a box end
wrench on the RH front disc brake caliper
bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the
RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw, and
submerge the free end of the tube in a container
partially filled with clean brake fluid.
8) Have an assistant pump
the brake pedal and then hold firm pressure on
the brake pedal.
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10) Tighten the RH
front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. For
additional information, refer to Specifications
in this section.
11) Repeat Steps 7, 8, 9 and 10 for the LH front
disc brake caliper bleeder screw. |
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