Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BLEEDINGHINT: If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the system of air.
NOTICE: Do not let brake fluid remain on painted surfaces. Wash it off immediately.
1. Fill reservoir with brake fluid.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT3
2. Bleed master cylinder.
HINT: If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reserve, becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder of the air.
a. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
b. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
c. Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat b) and c) 3 or 4 times.
3. Bleed brake line.
a. Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper.
b. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
c. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat b) and c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.
e. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the brake line for each wheel.
Torque: 11 Nm (8 ft. lbs.)
4. w/ TRAC: Bleed ABS & TRAC actuator.
CAUTION: When repairing the brake master cylinder or ABS & TRAC actuator, bleed the ABS & TRAC actuator of the air.
a. Remove the reservoir cap.
b. Install the Special Service Tool (SST) 09992-00242, 09992-00350 or equivalent, to the reservoir.
c. Connect the vinyl tube to the ABS & TRAC actuator, and loosen the bleeder plug.
d. Using SST, apply pressure to the reservoir
Pressure: 98.1 kPa (14.2 psi)
e. Bleed the ABS & TRAC actuator of the air, tighten the bleeder plug.
Torque: 8.3 Nm (74 inch lbs.)
5. Check fluid level in reservoir.
Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3