Conventional Brake System

CAUTION:
- Use only clean Honda Genuine DOT 3 Heavy Duty brake fluid or an equivalent DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid.
- Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.

NOTE: The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of bleeding procedure and checked after bleeding each brake caliper. Add clean new fluid from a sealed container as required.

Reservoir MAX Level:

1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line.
2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure.

Front Brake Bleeder Valve:

Rear Disc Brake Bleeder Valve:

3. Connect a hose to the brake bleed screw at the right rear wheel and place the open end in a container to collect the expelled fluid.
4 Loosen the bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. When the brake pedal reaches the end of it's stroke, hold the pedal down and tighten the bleed screw.

Specs
Bleed Screw (Front and Rear) 9 Nm (6.5 lb.ft.)

Bleeding Sequence:

5. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in sequence shown until air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid.

NOTE: Check fluid level frequently and refill as necessary to prevent air from being drawn into system.

6. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.

NOTE: To flush and replace fluid, repeat procedure at each wheel until expelled fluid appears clean.