Bleeding Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Infiniti G35. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 VDC, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC actuator connectors or battery negative terminal.
- Bleed air in the following order. Right rear brake --> Left front brake --> Left rear brake --> Right front brake
- Connect a transparent vinyl tube to bleed valve.
- Fully depress brake pedal several times.
- With brake pedal depressed, open bleed valve to release air.
- Close bleed valve.
- Release brake pedal slowly.
- Repeat steps 2, through 5, until clear brake fluid comes out of bleed valve.