Subsection 02 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES)
WARNING
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Do not use brake fluid from an old or already
opened container.
Bleeding the Brake System (Using a Vacuum
Pump)
NOTE:
Brake fluid reservoir must be kept full to
prevent air from being pumped into the system.
1. Unscrew all bleeders until brake fluid comes
out then close it.
NOTE:
To locate all bleeders according to ve-
hicle configuration, refer to
EXPLODED VIEW
and
BRAKE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS
. See
BRAKES
subsection.
2. Install
the
Vacuum/pressure
pump
onto
bleeder.
REQUIRED TOOL
VACUUM/PRESSURE
PUMP
(P/N 529 021 800)
3. Place pump to vacuum position.
4. Pump vacuum pump a few times.
5. Loosen bleeder.
6. Continue to pump until no more air bubbles ap-
pear in clear hose.
7. Close then tighten bleeder.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Bleeder
5.5 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(49 lbf•
in
± 13 lbf•
in
)
8. Add recommended brake fluid to MAX. mark.
Do not overfill.
9. Perform bleeding procedure for the other bleed-
ers.
10. Check brakes operation:
– If brakes feel spongy, bleed system again
then carry out the
BRAKE SYSTEM PRES-
SURE VALIDATION
as detailed in
BRAKES
subsection.
Bleeding the Brake System (Manual
Procedure)
NOTE:
Brake fluid reservoir must be kept full to
prevent air from being pumped into the system.
1. Connect a clear hose onto bleeder.
2. Pump up system pressure slowly using brake
pedal and/or lever(s) until resistance is felt.
3. Depress and hold brake pedal and/or lever(s).
4. Open bleeder and then close it.
5. Release brake pedal and/or lever(s) slowly.
NOTE:
Do not release brake pedal and/or lever(s)
until bleeder has been closed.
6. Repeat procedure until fluid flows out without
any air bubbles.
7. Tighten bleeder.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Bleeder
5.5 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(49 lbf•
in
± 13 lbf•
in
)
8. Perform bleeding procedure for the other bleed-
ers.
NOTE:
To locate all bleeders according to ve-
hicle configuration, refer to
EXPLODED VIEW
and
BRAKE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS
. See
BRAKES
subsection.
9. Check brakes operation:
– If brakes feel spongy, bleed system again
then carry out the
BRAKE SYSTEM PRES-
SURE VALIDATION
as detailed in
BRAKES
subsection.
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