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BRAKES
B3FP7CLD
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Without bleeding apparatus.
NOTE: Two operators are necessary.
Connect a transparent pipe on the bleed screw.
Press slowly on the brake pedal.
Open the bleed screw.
Keep the pedal pressed fully down.
Close the bleed screw.
Allow the brake pedal to rise by itself.
Repeat the operation until the brake fluid flows out clean and free of air bubbles.
Proceed in an identical fashion in the case of all the other wheels.
Check the brake fluid level (should be between «MINI» level and «MAXI»
level).
Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
Bleeding the secondary braking system.
NOTE: The bleeding apparatus is still connected on the brake fluid reservoir.
Use the diagnostic tools LEXIA or PROXIA.
Select the menu corresponding to the vehicle: ABS menu or ESP menu.
Follow the instructions given by the diagnostic tool.
At the end of the bleeding programme, check the brake fluid level and top
up, if necessary.
Check the brake pedal travel (no lengthening), if it is not satisfactory repeat
the bleeding procedure.
Remove the tools.
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