AIR BLEEDING

Note

• The brakes should be bled whenever a brake line is disconnected. If a hydraulic line is disconnected at the master cylinder, start at the slave cylinder farthest from the brake master cylinder, and move to the next farthest slave cylinder until all four cylinders have been bled. If the disconnection point is anywhere except the master cylinder, start at the point closest to the disconnection, and move to the next closest slave cylinder until all four cylinders have been bled.

SAEJ1703, FMVSS DOT-3 or DOT-4

1. On level ground, jack up the vehicle and support it evenly on safety stands.

2. Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.

3. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear, fluid filled container.

4. The first person depresses the brake pedal a few times, and then holds it in the depressed position.

5. The second person loosens the bleeder screw, drains out the fluid and closes the screw using the SST.

6. Repeat step 4 and 5 until no air bubbles are seen. The reservoir should be kept about 3/4 full during bleeding to prevent air from reentering the lines.

Front: 5.9-9.8 N·m {61-99 kgf·cm, 53-86 in·lbf}

Rear: 5.9-8.8 N·m {61-89 kgf·cm, 53-77 in·lbf}

7. Inspect for correct brake operation.

8. Verify that there is no fluid leakage.

Note

• Wipe off any spilled fluid immediately.

9. After bleeding the brakes, add brake fluid to the maximum level.