Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BLEEDING
CAUTION:
Be sure to use the specified brand and type of brake fluid. Avoid mixing with other type of brake fluid.
Brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4
BLEEDING OF BRAKE PIPELINE
Perform the bleeding in the order shown in the figure.
DISK BRAKE BLEEDING
CAUTION:
Take care not to contact the parts or tools to the caliper because the paint of caliper will be scratched. And if there is brake fluid on the caliper, wipe it off quickly.
Connect a vinyl tube to the outer end of the air bleeder screws to bleed the circuit of air. Then, connect the vinyl tube to the inner end and bleed the circuit of air. Except for these, the conventional procedures shall be followed. After the circuit has been bled of air, tighten both air bleeder screws securely.
CAUTION:
During the operation, cover the bleeder screw with a cloth or similar materials to prevent splashing of the brake fluid. If the brake fluid adheres to the brake caliper assembly, immediately wipe off the fluid.
Cover the bleeder screw with a cloth or similar materials. Then, blow air to completely remove the brake fluid remaining in the bleeder screw.