Brake Fluid: Service and Repair

Replace Brake Fluid







Danger:
- Risk of poisoning from swallowing brake fluid. Risk of injury from skin and eye contact with brake fluid.
- Pour brake fluid only into suitable and appropriately marked containers. Wear protective clothing and eye protection when handling brake fluid.

CAUTION:
- See Notes on brake fluid
- See Notes on repairs to brake system

1 Note fluid level of brake fluid reservoir (10).
2 Unscrew cap (11).
3 Empty chambers in brake fluid reservoir down to a fluid level of approx. 10 mm.

NOTE: Do not empty reservoir completely.

Replace brake fluid with filler and bleeder unit.
4 Connect filler and bleeder unit according to manufacturer's instructions.
5 Allow approx. 80 cm3 of brake fluid to flow out at each wheel brake

NOTE: Clear brake fluid must flow out of bleed hose free of bubbles

Replace brake fluid without filler and bleeder unit
6 Without filler and bleeder unit: Fill expansion reservoir (10) up to marking "MAX." with brake fluid
7 Pump out the old brake fluid with 10 pump strokes at each wheel brake

NOTE: Fill reservoir with new brake fluid. Clear brake fluid free of bubbles must flow out of the bleed hose. Do not empty reservoir completely.

- If emptying the reservoir completely:
- Bleed brake system

8 Disconnect filler and bleeder unit.
9 Correct fluid level in brake fluid reservoir.

NOTE:
- Note fluid level of brake fluid reservoir.
- This level must be maintained.
- Fill reservoir with new brake fluid

10 Screw on cap (11).