Beginning With VIN 343314

Bleeding Brake System

CAUTION:
^ Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
^ If master cylinder is suspected to have air inside, bleed air from master cylinder first.





^ Fill reservoir with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
^ Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
^ Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator (2WD)/ABS actuator and electric unit (4WD) connector or battery cable.
^ Bleed air in the following order.
1. LSV air bleeder (Models equipped with LSV - KA24DE)
2. Left rear brake
3. Right rear brake
4. Left front brake
5. Right front brake
6. ABS actuator (2WD) or ABS actuator or ABS actuator and electric unit (4WD)

1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.





3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
4. Close air bleeder valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2. through 5. until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.
7. Tighten air bleeder valve.
7 - 9 Nm (0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61 - 78 inch lbs.)