Brake Caliper
CAUTION:
Bleeding the brake caliper on Hybrid vehicles requires a full system pressure bleed. For additional information, refer to Brake System Bleeding - Hybrid .
NOTE:
It is not necessary to do a complete brake system bleed if only the brake caliper was disconnected or installed new.
- Remove the bleeder screw cap and place a box end wrench on the brake caliper bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain hose to the brake caliper bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean, specified brake fluid.
- Have an assistant pump the brake pedal at least 2 times and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
- Loosen the brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the bleeder screw.
- Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
- Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
- Tighten the bleeder screw and install the bleeder screw cap.
- Tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb-ft).