CITROEN C8 2005 - Without Bleeding Apparatus; Bleeding the Secondary Braking System

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BRAKES
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DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Without bleeding apparatus.
NOTE: Two operators are necessary.
For each brake circuit:
- Apply the brake pedal to place the circuit under pressure.
- Connect a transparent tube onto the bleed screw.
- Submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
- Open the bleed screw.
- Wait until the fluid is flowing out without air bubbles.
- Close the bleed screw.
- Remove the equipment [1].
NOTE: Recommence the process a second time if that is necessary.
Check the brake fluid level (should be between «DANGER» level and «MAXI» level).
Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
Bleeding the secondary braking system.
WARNING: During the bleeding operation, take care to maintain the level of brake fluid in the
reservoir and to top it up, using only brake fluid that is clean and clear.
NOTE: The bleeding apparatus is still connected on the brake fluid reservoir.
Use the diagnostic tools [2] or [3].
Select the menu corresponding to the vehicle: ABS menu and 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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