BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER) BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
- NOTICE:
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for Manual Transaxle:
Move the shift lever to neutral and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
·for Automatic Transaxle and CVT:
Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
·Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
·If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
·Do not operate the brake actuator assembly while air is in the brake system or in the brake master cylinder sub-assembly. Doing so may cause air to enter the brake actuator assembly.
·If bleeding the brake actuator assembly is difficult due to air in the brake actuator assembly, replace it with a new one.
- HINT:
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If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the brake system.
PROCEDURE
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1.REMOVE CENTER NO. 1 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER
2. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
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3.BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER SUB-ASSEMBLY
- NOTICE:
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To prevent brake fluid from damaging painted surfaces, cover any surrounding parts with a piece of cloth.
·Be sure to clean your hands before bleeding the master cylinder to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.
- HINT:
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If the brake master cylinder sub-assembly is reinstalled or runs out of brake fluid, bleed the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.*1
Cover the 2 outer holes with fingers and release the brake pedal.*2
Repeat steps *1 and *2, 3 or 4 times.
Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake lines to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.
- Torque:
- 15.2 N*m (155 kgf*cm, 11 ft.*lbf)
- NOTICE:
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Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
·Do not allow the brake lines to twist or interfere with other parts or the vehicle body during tightening.
·Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.
·Use the formula to calculate special torque values for situations where the union nut wrench is combined with a torque wrench.
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4.BLEED BRAKE LINE
5.INSPECT FOR BRAKE FLUID LEAK
6.INSPECT BRAKE FLUID LEVEL IN RESERVOIR
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7.INSTALL CENTER NO. 1 COWL TOP VENTILATOR LOUVER