XK-8 Coupe (X100) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (1999)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Brembo Brakes
Bleeding - Brembo Brakes
WARNING: IF BRAKE FLUID IS TAKEN INTERNALLY, DRINK WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION
IMMEDIATELY.
WARNING: WASH HANDS AFTER HANDLING BRAKE FLUID. IF BRAKE FLUID COMES INTO CONTACT WITH THE EYES,
FLUSH EYES WITH COLD RUNNING WATER. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION.
CAUTION: Remove brake fluid spillage immediately from paint work with clean water.
1. Position vehicle on a four-post lift.
2. Open engine compartment and fit paint work protection covers to fenders.
NOTE: Make sure the brake-fluid level does not fall below the fluid reservoir 'MIN' (minimum) mark when bleeding the brake system.
3. Fill fluid reservoir to the 'MAX' (maximum) mark.
4. Prepare the left-hand front, brake-caliper for bleeding.
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Connect bleed pipes and fluid containers to bleed nipples.
5. Bleed the brake.
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Apply pressure to brake pedal.
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Open calipers outer bleed nipple.
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Fully depress brake pedal.
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Close bleed nipple.
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Release brake pedal.
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Wait two seconds to allow system to prime.
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Repeat procedure until air-free brake fluid is expelled from the bleed nipple.