Air Bleeding: Procedure: Notes
CAUTION:
- Do not let brake fluid come into contact with the painted surface of the vehicle body. Wash away with water immediately and wipe off if it is spilled by accident.
- Avoid mixing brake fluid of different brands or different grades even from the same brand to prevent fluid performance from degrading.
- Do not reuse drained brake fluid. When refilling brake fluid, always refill new brake fluid.
- Do not allow dirt or dust to get into the reservoir tank.
- For convenience and safety, perform the work with 2 people.
- During the operation, keep the reservoir tank filled with brake fluid at MIN level or higher to prevent entry of air.
- After air bleeding operation, wipe off fluid around each bleeder - screw and the reservoir tank.
For air bleed procedure of each part, refer to the following.
- Master cylinder: <Ref. to MASTER CYLINDER , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding.>
- Brake line: <Ref. to BRAKE LINE , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding.>
- Hydraulic control unit: <Ref. to HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding.>
- Caliper: <Ref. to CALIPER , PROCEDURE, Air Bleeding.>