BLEEDING BRAKES
A bleeding operation is necessary to remove air whenever it is
introduced into the hydraulic brake system.
The hydraulic lines of this brake system are based on the diagonal
split system. When a brake pipe or hose was disconnected at the
wheel, bleeding operation must be performed at both ends of the
line of the removed pipe or hose. When any joint part of the master
cylinder of other joint part between the master cylinder and each
brake (wheel) was removed, the hydraulic brake system must be
bled at all 4 wheel brakes.
NOTE:
Perform bleeding operation starting with wheel cylinder far-
thest from master cylinder and then at front caliper of the
same brake line. Do the same on the other brake line.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should
accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe
fluid from paint and clean painted surface.
Left wheel cylinder
Left brake caliper
Right wheel cylinder
Right brake caliper
REAR
FRONT
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep at least
one-half full of fluid during bleeding operation.
2) Remove bleeder plug cap.
Attach a vinyl tube (1) to the bleeder plug of wheel cylinder, and
insert the other end into a container (2).
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while holding it de-
pressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-third to one-half turn.
BRAKES
5-11