Brake Fluid (W/O Vsc) -- Bleeding |
- HINT:
- If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.
- NOTICE:
- Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.
1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID |
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- Fluid:
- SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3
2. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER |
- HINT:
- If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed air from the master cylinder.
Using SST, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.
- SST
- 09023-00101
Slowly depress and hold the brake pedal.
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Cover the outer holes with your fingers, and release the pedal.
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Repeat the 2 previous steps 3 or 4 times.
Using SST, connect the 2 brake lines to the master cylinder.
- SST
- 09023-00101
- Torque:
- 15.2 N*m{155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf}without SST
- 14 N*m{143 kgf*cm, 10 ft.*lbf}with SST
- HINT:
- Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).
3. BLEED AIR FROM LOAD SENSING VALVE BODY |
Remove the bleeder plug cap.
Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.
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Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.
When fluid stops coming out, immediately tighten the bleeder plug. Then release the pedal.
Repeat the 2 previous steps until all the air in the brake fluid is gone.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
- Torque:
- 10.5 N*m{107 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}
Install the bleeder plug cap.
4. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE LINE |
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Remove the bleeder plug cap.
Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plugs.
Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.
When fluid stops coming out, immediately tighten the bleeder plug. Then release the pedal.
Repeat the 2 previous steps until all the air in the brake fluid is gone.
Tighten the bleeder plug.
- Torque:
- 10.8 N*m{110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf}for front brake
- 10 N*m{102 kgf*cm, 7 ft.*lbf}for rear brake
Install the cap.
Bleed air from the brake line for each wheel by repeating the above procedures.