Bleeding Brake System

CAUTION:

Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
If master cylinder is suspected to have air inside, bleed air from master cylinder first. Refer to "INSTALLATION ", "MASTER CYLINDER ".
Fill reservoir with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connectors or battery ground cable.
Bleed air in the following order.

LSV air bleeder (4WD)
Left rear brake
Right rear brake
Left front brake
Right front brake

Fig 1: Filling Master Cylinder Reservoir With Brake Fluid
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.

Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
Fully depress brake pedal several times.
With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
Close air bleeder valve.
Release brake pedal slowly.
Repeat steps 2. through 5. until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.
Tighten air bleeder valve.
1. 7 - 9 N.m (0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61 - 78 in-lb)
Fig 2: Bleeding Brake System
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.