Vibe FWD L4-2.4L (2009)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
1. With the engine OFF, press on the brake pedal several times in order to remove vacuum from the vacuum brake booster.
2. If the vehicle has an automatic transmission, shift into park.
3. Apply the park brake.
4. Place a clean shop cloth beneath the brake master cylinder in order to absorb brake fluid spills.
5. Place a drain pan below the master cylinder.
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions).
Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).
Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Caution (See: Service Precautions/Vehicle Damage Warnings).
Caution: Refer to Filling the Master Cylinder Caution (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Filling the Master Cylinder
Caution).
6. Remove the left side air inlet grill panel and fill the brake fluid reservoir up to the MAX line. Ensure the brake fluid level is between the MAX line
and the MIN line during this bleeding procedure. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (See: Brake Master Cylinder/Service and
Repair/Procedures/Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling).
Warning
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.
7. If you disconnected the brake pipes from the master cylinder, perform the following steps:
1. Ensure the rear brake pipe (1) is installed to the master cylinder.
2. Remove the front brake pipe from the front port of the brake master cylinder.
3. Allow a small amount of brake fluid to gravity bleed from the open port of the master cylinder.
