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BRAKE
BRAKE FLUID
1992
Author:
Date:
2002 CAMRY REPAIR MANUAL (RM881U)
BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.
NOTICE:
Wash off the brake fluid immediately if it comes into contact with a painted surface.
1.
FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2.
BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir
becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
(a)
Remove the air cleaner assembly with hose.
(b)
Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
SST
09023–00100
(c)
Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
(d)
Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the
brake pedal.
(e)
Repeat (c) and (d) 3 or 4 times.
(f)
Install the air cleaner assembly with hose.
3.
BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a)
Connect the vinyl tube to the brake caliper.
(b)
Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the
bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
(c)
At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the
bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
Torque: 8.3 N
⋅
m (85 kgf
⋅
cm, 74 in.
⋅
lbf)
(d)
Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled
out.
