Brake Fluid: Refilling
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan 370Z. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing work.
- Cover crowfoot and flare nut wrench with a cloth as not to damage the caliper (front 4 piston type, rear 2 piston type).
- Check that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.CAUTION: Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Loosen the bleeder valve, slowly depress the brake pedal to the full stroke, and then release the pedal. Repeat this operation at intervals of 2 or 3 seconds until all brake fluid is discharged. Then close the bleeder valve with the brake pedal depressed. Repeat the same work on each wheel.
- Perform the air bleeding. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".