Ferrari California, Workshop Manual

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D3.10 Filling and bleeding the brake system
Filling and bleeding the brake system
Bleed union - brake calliper Union 17 ÷ 20 Nm 0
Tightening torque Nm Class
Remove the wheels ( D2.01 ).
Remove the engine compartment cosmetic shields ( E3.13 ).
Remove the left hand cosmetic underwindscreen shield.
Fill the tank, considering that during bleeding, the
fluid level in the tank must never drop below
the
MIN level indicated on the tank.
Always use fresh fluid of the recommended
type and in the quantity indicated, taken
from sealed containers.
The circuit is filled with synthetic fluid. Using
mineral fluid may cause irreparable damage
to the rubber seals in the system.
"Electronic" brake system bleeding must be performed with the DEIS diagnostic tester, running the
specific function and following the procedure described.
Connect the DEIS tester to the diagnostic socket ( F2.10 ).
Bleed one calliper at a time.
Fit a transparent plastic pipe on each calliper
bleed union (A) .
Immerse the end of the pipe in a container filled
with brake fluid.
Control the pulse sequence with the tester and
depress the brake pedal to pressurise the
circuit, until all the air has been bled and the
circuit is filled.
Tighten the bleed unions (A) and fit the
protective cap.
Tightening torque Nm Class
Union 17 ÷ 20 Nm 0
Fill the tank with fluid up to the MAX level.