Bleeding Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Infiniti EX35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing the work.
- Monitor the fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding
- Always use new brake fluid for refilling. Never reuse the drained brake fluid.
- Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder valve of the rear right brake.
- Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
- Loosen the bleeder valve and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, and then quickly tighten the bleeder valve.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
- Tighten the bleeder valve to the specified torque.
- Front disc brake: refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Rear disc brake: refer to EXPLODED VIEW .
- Perform steps 1 to 5 for the rear right brake → front left brake → rear left brake → and front right brake in order.
- Check that the fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding. Refer to INSPECTION .
- Check each item of brake pedal. Adjust it if the measurement value is not the standard. Refer to INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT .