Bleeding Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Nissan Leaf. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Turn ON the power switch when performing the procedure.
- Monitor the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank while performing the air bleeding.
- Never allow brake fluid to contact the body or other painted surfaces. Brake fluid may damage paint. If it contacts a painted surface, wipe it off immediately and wash with water. However avoid washing brake components with water.
- If brake fluid contacts the disc rotor or brake caliper assembly, wipe it off immediately.
- Make sure that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.CAUTION:
- Never reuse drained brake fluid.
- Never allow any oils other than the designated brake fluid to enter the system.
- Connect a vinyl tube to the rear left wheel air bleeder.
- Fully depress the brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
- Loosen the air bleeder and bleed air with the brake pedal depressed, then quickly tighten the bleeder valve.
- Repeat steps 2 to 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
- Tighten the air bleeder to the specified torque.
- Front disc brake: Refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Rear disc brake: Refer to "BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY: EXPLODED VIEW ".
- Perform steps 2 to 6. Occasionally fill with the brake fluid in order to keep it in the reservoir tank to at least half of the MAX line. Bleed air in the following order: rear right brake → front left brake → rear left brake → front right brake.
- Check that the brake fluid level in the reservoir tank is within the specified range after air bleeding.
- Check the brake pedal items, and adjust if any are not within the standard values. Refer to "INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT ".