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Bleeding Brake System

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CAUTION:
  • Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
  • 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.
  • For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC actuator connectors or battery negative terminal.
    Fig 1: Bleeding Brake System
    G03326672Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  • Bleed air in the following order. Right rear brake --> Left front brake --> Left rear brake --> Right front brake
  1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to bleed valve.
  2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
  3. With brake pedal depressed, open bleed valve to release air.
  4. Close bleed valve.
  5. Release brake pedal slowly.
  6. Repeat steps 2, through 5, until clear brake fluid comes out of bleed valve.
    Fig 2: Depressing Brake Pedal & Open Bleed Valve To Release Air
    G03326673Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.