Bleeding Brake System

This procedure should be used to insure adequate bleeding and filling of ABS unit, brake lines, master cylinder.

1. Remove the reservoir cap and fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid.
   Fig 1: Locating Brake Fluid Reservoir

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   CAUTION: Do not allow brake fluid to remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.
   NOTE: When bleeding by pressured fluid, do not depress the brake pedal.

   Recommended fluid :

   DOT3 or equivalent

2. Connect the clear plastic tube to the wheel cylinder bleeder plug and insert the other end of tube in a half filled clear plastic bottle.
   Fig 2: Bleeding Brake System

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3. Connect Hi-Scan to Data Link Connector located underneath the dash panel.
   Fig 3: Connecting Scan Tool

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4. Select and operate according to the instruction on the Hi-Scan screen.
   CAUTION: You have to obey maximum operating time (60 sec.) of ABS motor with Hi-Scan to prevent motor pump damage. Do not exceed the maximum pump operating time (60 seconds maximum) when operating the ABS motor with the scan tool. If the pump operating time is exceeded, damage to the pump motor could occur.
5. Pump the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder screw until fluid starts to run out without bubbles. Then close the bleeder screw.
6. Repeat the step 5 until there are no more bubbles in the fluid for each wheel in the sequence shown in the illustration.
   Fig 4: Identifying Brake Bleeding Sequence

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7. Tighten the bleeder screw.

   Bleeder screw tightening torque : 7-13 Nm (70-130 kg. cm, 5-9.6 lb. ft)