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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Bleeding the braking circuit without the bleed apparatus
NOTE :
Two operators are necessary.
For each brake circuit:
Apply the brake pedal to place the circuit under pressure.
Couple a transparent tube on the bleed screw.
Submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
Open the bleed screw.
Wait until the fluid flows out without air bubbles.
Close the bleed screw.
NOTE :
Recommence the process a second time if that is necessary.
Check the level of the brake fluid (between the
«MINI»
level and the
«MAXI»
level).
Fill if necessary with the the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
Bleeding the secondary braking circuit
WARNING:
During the bleed operations: take care to maintain the level of the brake fluid in the
reservoir, keep it topped up.
NOTE :
The bleed apparatus
[1]
is still connected on the brake fluid reservoir
(1).
Use a diagnostic tool.
Select the ABS menu.
Follow the instructions of the diagnostic tool.
At the end of the bleed programme, check the level of the brake fluid, top up if necessary.
Check the travel of the brake pedal: it must not be excessive. If it is, restart the bleed procedure
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