Brake Fluid: Refilling

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CAUTION:

Turn the ignition switch OFF and disconnect the ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) connector or the battery negative terminal before performing work.
Cover crowfoot and flare nut wrench with a cloth as not to damage the caliper (front 4 piston type, rear 2 piston type).

Check that there is no foreign material in the reservoir tank, and refill with new brake fluid.
CAUTION: Never reuse drained brake fluid.

Fig 1: Filling Brake Fluid
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Loosen the bleeder valve, slowly depress the brake pedal to the full stroke, and then release the pedal. Repeat this operation at intervals of 2 or 3 seconds until all brake fluid is discharged. Then close the bleeder valve with the brake pedal depressed. Repeat the same work on each wheel.
Perform the air bleeding. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".