Manual Air Bleeding
Manual Air BleedingCaution Do not allow the brake master cylinder reservoir to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder reservoir filled with the specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
Note When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or replacement, air can get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been properly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding equipment.
1. Clean all dirt from and remove the brake master cylinder filler cap and fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with the specified brake fluid.
2. Place a box end wrench on the RH rear bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH rear bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
3. Have an assistant pump, and then hold firm pressure on, the brake pedal.
4. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While an assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the RH rear bleeder screw.
1) Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
2) Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
5. Tighten the RH rear bleeder screw.
6. Repeat Steps 2, 3, 4 and 5 for the LH rear bleeder screw.
7. Place a box end wrench on the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw, and submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
8. Have an assistant pump, and then hold firm pressure on, the brake pedal.
9. Loosen the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While an assistant maintains pressure on the brake pedal, tighten the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
1) Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.
2) Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.
10. Tighten the RH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.
Tightening torque
12 - 18 Nm (1.2 - 1.8 kgf-m, 9 - 13 ft. lbs.)
11. Repeat Steps 7, 8, 9, and 10 for the LH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw.