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Changing The Brake Fluid

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NOTE: Use Bleeding Equipment (88-19-096) when emptying the brake system.
  1. Connect the brake bleeder to the bleeder screw on the front left wheel.
  2. Open the bleeder screw and suction out the brake fluid.
  3. Disconnect the brake bleeder and close the bleeder screw.
  4. Connect the brake bleeder to the bleeder screw on the right front wheel.
  5. Open the bleeder screw and suction out the brake fluid.
  6. Disconnect the brake bleeder and close the bleeder screw.
  7. Connect the brake bleeder to the clutch bleeder screw.
  8. Open the bleeder screw and suction out oil until the level in the reservoir falls below the connection.
  9. Disconnect the brake bleeder and close the bleeder screw.
    NOTE: Brake system is now empty. If removing TCS/ESP hydraulic unit, go to step  3 of TCS/ESP HYDRAULIC UNIT. Only proceed with remaining steps if brake system is ready to be filled with NEW brake fluid.
  10. Fill up with fresh brake fluid.
  11. Bleed the brake system. See BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
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