BRAKE FLUID > BLEEDING

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NOTICE:
Wash off brake fluid immediately if it comes in contact with any painted surface.

HINT:
If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed air from the brake system.



1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID


Fluid:
SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3



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2. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed air from the master cylinder.

  1. Using SST, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.

    SST
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  1. Slowly depress and hold the brake pedal.


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  1. Cover the outer holes with your finger, and release the pedal.

  1. Repeat the 2 previous steps 3 or 4 times.



  1. Using SST, connect the 2 brake lines to the master cylinder.

    SST
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    Torque:
    15.2 N*m{ 155 kgf*cm , 11 ft.*lbf } without SST
    14 N*m{ 143 kgf*cm , 10 ft.*lbf } with SST


    HINT:
    Use a torque wrench with a fulcrum length of 30 cm (11.81 in.).

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3. BLEED AIR FROM BRAKE LINE

  1. Remove the bleeder plug cap.

  1. Connect the vinyl tube to the bleeder plugs.

  1. Depress the pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.

  1. When fluid stops coming out, immediately tighten the bleeder plug. Then release the pedal.

  1. Repeat the 2 previous steps until all the air in the brake fluid is gone.

  1. Tighten the bleeder plug.

    Torque:
    10.8 N*m{ 110 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf } for front brake
    11 N*m{ 112 kgf*cm , 8 ft.*lbf } for rear brake (2WD)
    10 N*m{ 102 kgf*cm , 7 ft.*lbf } for rear brake (4WD)

  1. Install the cap.



  1. Bleed air from the brake line for each wheel by repeating the above procedures.


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4. CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR


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  1. Check the fluid level and add fluid if necessary.

    Fluid:
    SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

    HINT:
    Add fluid to a level between the reservoir's MIN and MAX lines.