Vibe L4-1.8L (2008)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
Tools Required
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J 29532 Diaphragm Pressure Bleeder
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J 39801-VIBE Pressure Bleeder Adapter
Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Air in the brake system can cause the loss of brakes with possible personal
injury.
Caution: Remove all the air from the hydraulic brake system anytime the hydraulic brake system is opened for repair. The entire bleeding procedure
must be followed. Failure to remove all the air in the hydraulic brake system will result in reduced braking performance and possible personal injury.
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid
Irritant Caution).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Caution (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid Caution).
Notice: Refer to Filling the Master Cylinder Notice (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings/Filling the
Master Cylinder Notice).
Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Service Precautions/Vehicle
Damage Warnings/Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice).
Important: Bleed the hydraulic brake system in the following sequence:
1. The master cylinder
2. Right rear bleeder valve
3. Left rear bleeder valve
4. Right front bleeder valve
5. Left front bleeder valve
If air enters the hydraulic brake system due to low brake fluid level, bleed the system at the master cylinder and at the 4 bleeder valves.
If you disconnect a brake pipe from the master cylinder, bleed the system at the master cylinder and at the 4 bleeder valves.
If you disconnect a brake pipe or a fitting between the master cylinder and the wheels, bleed the system at the bleeder valve served by the brake pipe or
fitting.
If you disconnect a brake pipe or brake hose at only 1 wheel, bleed the system at the bleeder valve for that wheel.
Master Cylinder On-vehicle Bleeding Procedure
1. Place a clean shop cloth under the master cylinder in order to absorb brake fluid spills.
2. With the ignition switch in the OFF position and the brakes cool, press the brake pedal several times in order to deplete the vacuum assist system
reserve.
3. Clean the master cylinder.
Important: Maintain the fluid level above the MIN mark during the bleeding procedure.
4. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (See: Brakes and Traction Control/Hydraulic System/Brake Master
Cylinder/Service and Repair/Procedures/Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling).
5. Have an assistant slowly press the brake pedal and maintain pressure on the brake pedal.
