M35x AWD V6-3.5L (VQ35HR) (2010)
Brake Fluid: Procedures
Inspection
BRAKE FLUID
On-Board Inspection
CHECKING BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
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Make sure that a brake fluid level in reservoir tank is within the standard (between MAX and MIN lines).
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Visually check around reservoir tank for fluid leakage.
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If the level is excessively low, check brake system for leakage.
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Release parking brake pedal and see if brake warning lamp goes off. If not, check brake system for fluid leakage.
Bleeding Brake System
BRAKE FLUID
Bleeding Brake System
CAUTION:
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While bleeding, pay attention to master cylinder fluid level.
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Before working, disconnect connectors of ABS actuator and electric unit (control unit) or battery cable from the negative terminal.
1. Connect a vinyl tube to rear right brake caliper bleed valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal 4 or 5 times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to bleed air in brake line, and then tighten it immediately.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 until all of the air is out of the brake line.
5. Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to front disc brake: See: Disc Brake System/Service and Repair, rear disc brake: See: Brake
Caliper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Disc Brake/Component.
6. From step 1 to 5, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from brake hydraulic line bleed valves in the following
order:
Rear right brake to Front left brake to Rear left brake to Front right brake