6 V6-3.7L (2009)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
AIR BLEEDING
CAUTION:
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Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
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Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.
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Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.
Brake fluid type
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SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3
1. Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear, fluid-filled container.
3. One person should depress the brake pedal a few times, and then hold it in the depressed position.
4. A second person should loosen the bleeder screw, drain out the fluid and close the screw using a commercially available flare nut wrench.
Tightening torque
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6.9-9.8 Nm {71-99 kgf-cm, 62-86 in-lbf}
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.
6. Bleed air from each component by following the procedure above.
7. After air bleeding, check the following:
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Brake operation
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Fluid leakage
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Fluid level
