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| - | The [[Periodical Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule]] calls for replacing the brake fluid periodically. | + | The [[Periodical Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule]] calls for replacing the brake fluid every 24 months/24,000 miles. |
| = Overview = | = Overview = | ||
| - | 1. Top up the master cylinder reservoir with [[Fluids|brake fluid]] of the recommended type | + | Bleeding the hydraulic brake system is an essential factor for regular brake servicing. |
| - | 2. Start with the far rear wheel cylinder. Thoroughly wipe from the bleeder screw any mud or dust present, so that the outlet hole is free from foreign matter | + | # Top up the master cylinder reservoir with new brake fluid of the [[Fluids|recommended type]]. DO NOT REUSE BRAKE FLUID |
| - | + | # Start with the far rear wheel cylinder. Thoroughly wipe from the bleeder screw any mud or dust present, so that the outlet hole is free from foreign matter | |
| - | 3. Attach a vinyl hose to the wheel cylinder bleeder screw. Dip the end of the vinyl hose in a jar containing some brake fluid | + | # Attach a vinyl hose to the wheel cylinder bleeder screw. Dip the end of the vinyl hose in a jar containing some brake fluid |
| - | + | # Crack open the bleeder screw | |
| - | 4. Crack open the bleeder screw | + | # Depress the brake pedal two or three times. Dirty (old) brake fluid should appear in the jar |
| - | + | # Check the master cylinder and top up as necessary. | |
| - | 5. Depress the brake pedal two or three times. Dirty (old) brake fluid should appear in the jar | + | # Repeat steps 5 and 6 until clean fluid comes out. Then close the bleeder screw. |
| - | + | # Repeat for the other rear brake, and then for each front wheel. | |
| - | 6. Check the master cylinder and top up as necessary. | + | |
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| - | 7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 until clean fluid comes out. Then close the bleeder screw. | + | |
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| - | 8. Repeat for the other rear brake, and then for each front wheel. | + | |
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| - | Bleeding the hydraulic brake system is an essential factor for regular service brake operation. | + | |
| CAUTION: If the master cylinder is allowed to run empty, do a [[Brake Bleeding|full brake bleeding operation]]. | CAUTION: If the master cylinder is allowed to run empty, do a [[Brake Bleeding|full brake bleeding operation]]. | ||
| [[Category:Brake System]] | [[Category:Brake System]] | ||
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The Periodical Maintenance and Lubrication Schedule calls for replacing the brake fluid every 24 months/24,000 miles.
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Overview
Bleeding the hydraulic brake system is an essential factor for regular brake servicing.
- Top up the master cylinder reservoir with new brake fluid of the recommended type. DO NOT REUSE BRAKE FLUID
- Start with the far rear wheel cylinder. Thoroughly wipe from the bleeder screw any mud or dust present, so that the outlet hole is free from foreign matter
- Attach a vinyl hose to the wheel cylinder bleeder screw. Dip the end of the vinyl hose in a jar containing some brake fluid
- Crack open the bleeder screw
- Depress the brake pedal two or three times. Dirty (old) brake fluid should appear in the jar
- Check the master cylinder and top up as necessary.
- Repeat steps 5 and 6 until clean fluid comes out. Then close the bleeder screw.
- Repeat for the other rear brake, and then for each front wheel.
CAUTION: If the master cylinder is allowed to run empty, do a full brake bleeding operation.