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Brake Line

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  1. Make sure that there is no leak from joints and connections of the brake system.
  2. Fit one end of vinyl tube into the air bleeder and put the other end into a brake fluid container.
  3. Slowly depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed. Then, open the air bleeder to discharge air together with the fluid. Release air bleeder for one to 2 seconds. Next, with the bleeder closed, slowly release the brake pedal. Repeat these steps until there are no more air bubbles in the vinyl tube. Allow 3 to 4 seconds between 2 brake pedal operations.
  4. Tighten air bleeder securely when no air bubbles are visible. Tighten air bleeder to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  5. Perform steps  1 - 4 for each brake in sequence. See BLEEDING SEQUENCE  . With all procedures completed, fully depress the brake pedal and keep it in that position for approximately 20 seconds to make sure that there is no leak evident in the entire system.
  6. Perform sequence control (for models with ABS system). See SEQUENCE CONTROL under DIAGNOSIS & TESTING in appropriate ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM article in BRAKES.
  7. Check the pedal stroke. While the engine is idling, depress the brake pedal with a 110 lbs. (490 N) load and measure the distance between the brake pedal and steering wheel. With the brake pedal released, measure the distance between the pedal and steering wheel again. The difference between the 2 measurements must be more than specified. The specified pedal stroke for models without ABS is 3.54" (90 mm), and the pedal stroke for models equipped with ABS is 3.74" (95 mm).
    NOTE:
    1. Models Without ABS  - If the distance is more than specifications, there is a possibility that air is in the brake line. Bleed air from the brake line.
    2. Models With ABS  - If the distance is more than specifications, there is a possibility air is inside of the hydraulic unit. Therefore, air must be bled from the inside of the hydraulic unit to the brake pipes in accordance with the bleeding sequence control.
  8. Recheck the brake stroke.
  9. If distance is more than specified, there is a possibility that air is inside of the hydraulic unit. Repeat steps until pedal stroke meets 3.54" (90 mm) for models without ABS or 3.74" (95 mm) for models with ABS.
  10. Add brake fluid to the required maximum level of reserve tank.
  11. Test run the vehicle at low speed and apply brakes relatively hard 2 to 3 times to ensure that brakes provide normal braking action on all 4 wheels without dragging and uneven braking.
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