4.Vehicle dismantling
4-16
Filling the Brake Fluid
1. Add recommended brake fluid to MAX.
Do not overfill.
1. MAX
2. MIN
- Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
- Do not use brake fluid from an old or
already opened container.
Bleeding the Brake System (Vacuum
Pump)
NOTE: Brake fluid reservoir must be kept
full to prevent air from being pumped into
the system.
1. On each caliper, unscrew bleeder until
brake fluid comes out then close it.
2. Install the vacuum pump onto caliper
bleeder.
3. Place pump to vacuum position.
4. Pump vacuum pump a few times.
5. Loosen bleeder.
6. Continue to pump until no more air
bubbles appear in clear hose.
7. Close then tighten bleeder.
8. Add recommended brake fluid to MAX.
Do not overfill.
9. Perform bleeding procedure for the
other caliper bleeders.
10. Check brake pedal operation:
-If the brake pedal feels spongy, bleed
the system again.
Bleeding the Brake System (Manual)
NOTE: Brake fluid reservoir must be kept
full to prevent air from being pumped into
the system.
1. Connect a clear hose onto caliper
bleeder.
2. Pump up system pressure with brake
pedal until pedal resistance is felt.
3. Depress and hold brake pedal.
4. Open bleeder and then close it.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
NOTE: Do not release brake pedal until
bleeder has been closed.
6. Repeat procedure until fluid flows out
without any air bubbles.
7. Tighten bleeder.
5.5N.m±1.5N.m
(49lbf.in±13Ibf.in)
8. Perform bleeding procedure for the other
caliper bleeders.
9. Check brake pedal operation:
-If the brake pedal feels spongy, bleed the
system again.
BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH
The brake light switch is located on the
brake master cylinder. It cannot be
adjusted.
Inspection
Fist ensure brake light is good. Check switch
for dirt or corrosion. Make sure it is
operating properly. Depress brake pedal
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