Brake Fluid: Service and Repair

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: REPLACEMENT

HINT
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the brake system.

NOTICE:
* Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
* Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
* If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.

1. REMOVE CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER Service and Repair

2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID Service and Repair

3. REPLACE BRAKE FLUID

NOTICE:
* Bleed the brake line of the wheel farthest from the master cylinder first.
* Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.

(a) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.





(b) Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed*1.

(c) When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, and then release the brake pedal*2.

(d) Repeat steps *1 and *2 until the new brake fluid comes out.

(e) Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

Front bleeder plug - Torque : 8.3 Nm (85 kgf-cm, 73 in-lbf)

Rear bleeder plug - Torque : 8.5 Nm (87 kgf-cm, 75 in-lbf)

(f) Repeat the above procedure for each wheel to bleed the brake line.

4. INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK

5. INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL Testing and Inspection

6. INSTALL CENTER COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER Service and Repair