Manual Bleeding

Manual Bleeding

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

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WARNING: Do not allow the brake master cylinder to run dry during the bleeding operation. Master cylinder may be damaged if operated without fluid, resulting in degraded braking performance. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

NOTE: When the hydraulic control unit (HCU) or master cylinder is disconnected for repair or installation of new components, air can get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it is correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment.

NOTE: It is not necessary to do a complete brake system bleed if only the disc brake caliper was disconnected.

1. Clean all the dirt from around the brake fluid reservoir cap and remove the cap. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.





2. Remove the RR wheel cylinder bleeder screw cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the RR wheel cylinder bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.





3. Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
4. Loosen the RR wheel cylinder bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While an assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the RR wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
^ Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
^ Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.

5. Tighten the RR wheel cylinder bleeder screw to 8 Nm (71 lb-in), remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.
6. Repeat Steps 2 through 5 for the LR wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
7. Remove the RF brake caliper bleeder cap and place a box-end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the RF brake caliper bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.





8. Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
9. Loosen the RF brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the RF brake caliper bleeder screw.
^ Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
^ Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.

10. Tighten the RF brake caliper bleeder screw to 8 Nm (71 lb-in), remove the rubber hose and install the bleeder screw cap.





11. Repeat Steps 7 through 10 for the LF brake caliper bleeder screw.