ESP System Bleeding
This procedure should be followed to ensure adequate bleeding of air and filling of the ESC unit, brake lines and master cylinder with brake fluid.
- Remove the reservoir cap and fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid.NOTE:
- If there is brake fluid on any painted surface, wash it off immediately.
- When pressure bleeding, do not depress the brake pedal.
- Recommended fluid is DOT3 or DOT4.
- Connect a clear plastic tube to the wheel cylinder bleeder plug and insert the other end of the tube into a half-filled clear plastic bottle.
- Connect the GDS to the data link connector located underneath the dash panel.
- Select items and operate the system according to the instructions on the GDS screen.NOTE:
- You must obey the maximum operating time of the ABS motor with the GDS to prevent the motor pump from burning.
- Select vehicle name.
- Select Anti-Lock Brake system.
- Select HCU air bleeding mode.
- Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, and then apply pressure.
- Loosen the right-rear brake bleed screw (A) to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely.
[Front]
[Rear]
- Repeat the procedure for the wheel in the sequence shown
until air bubbles no longer appear in the fluid.
- Refill the master cylinder reservoir to MAX (upper) level line.