Sidekick JS 2D Soft Top 2WD L4-1.6L (1997)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
System Bleeding Procedure
CAUTION: Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe fluid from saint and
clean painted surface.
NOTE:
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For vehicle equipped with Antilock Brake System (ABS), bleed air.
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When master cylinder has been removed or disassembled, or brake pipe has been disconnected from master cylinder, bleed air from master
cylinder to facilitate bleeding air of brake system. Then proceed to following operation.
Be sure to bleed air of brake system according to following procedure when its oil hydraulic circuit has been disconnected.
Hydraulic lines of brake system consists of two separate lines, one for front wheel brakes and the other for rearwheel brakes. Air bleeding is necessary
at right and left front wheel brakes, left rear wheel brake and LSPV, i.e. 4 places in all.
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep at least one-half full of fluid during bleeding operation.
2) Remove bleeder plug cap.
Attach a vinyl tube to bleeder plug of wheel cylinder, and insert the other end into container.
