Tribute LX 2WD V6-3.0L DOHC (2001)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Manual Air Bleeding
Brake system
Warning: Use of any other than the approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent damage to brake components and will render the
brakes inoperative. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Warning: Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake
fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water
and induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
Caution: Do not allow the brake master cylinder degas bottle to run dry during the bleeding operation. Keep the brake master cylinder degas bottle
filled with the specified brake fluid. Never reuse the brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.
Caution: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with
water.
Note: When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or a new component is installed, air may enter the system, causing
spongy brake pedal action. This requires the bleeding of the hydraulic system after it has been correctly connected.
Caution: Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the brake master cylinder degas bottle often. Do not let it run dry.
1. Fill the brake master cylinder degas bottle with DOT 3 brake fluid.
2. Begin bleeding the system, going in order from the RH rear wheel, to the LH rear wheel, then to the RH front wheel and ending with the LH front
wheel.
Rear drum brakes
3. Attach a rubber drain hose to the rear bleeder screw and submerge the free end of the hose in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.
4. Have an assistant pump the brake pedal 10 times and then hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.
5. Loosen the bleeder screw until fluid flow stops. Maintain pressure on the brake pedal and tighten the bleeder screw.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until clear, bubble-free brake fluid flows.
7. Tighten the wheel cylinder bleeder screw.
8. Continue bleeding the rest of the system.
Front disc brakes
