CITROEN C8 2002 - Braking System Service Procedures; Tools for Braking System Service; Braking System Draining Procedure; Braking System Filling Procedure

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BRAKES
DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Tools.
[1] Generic bleeding apparatus : «LURO» or similar
[2] Filler plug : (-).0810
[3] PROXIA diagnostic tool : 4165-T
[4] LEXIA diagnostic tool : 4171-T
Draining.
Remove the pollen filter (See corresponding operation).
Take out the filter from the brake fluid reservoir.
Drain the brake fluid reservoir with the aid of a clean syringe.
Refit the filter in the brake fluid reservoir.
Filling.
IMPERATIVE : Use only new, clear brake fluid, avoiding any ingress of impurities into the hydraulic circuit.
WARNING : Use only hydraulic fluid(s) that are approved and recommended.
Renew the brake fluid in the calipers, bleeding the circuit until clean fluid flows out.
WARNING : During the bleed operations, take care to maintain the level of brake fluid in the reservoir, topping up if necessary.