Procedure

7. Bleed the brake system.

Only the new caliper has to be bled.Ensure that there is always sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.

Procedure

8. Connect a bleed bottle tube to the caliper inner bleed screw.
9. Actuate the brake pedal firmly to the floor and hold down. Open the inner bleed screw until pressure is released. Close the inner bleed screw, then release the brake pedal.

Wait 2 seconds between brake pedal actuations for the brake fluid level to settle.

Repeat this procedure till clear, air free brake fluid streams out of the inner bleed screw (10 to 20 times).

Watch the brake fluid level of the reservoir and refill if necessary.

10. Once satisfied that no air is in the brake fluid, push down on the brake pedal, hold down and tighten the inner bleed screw. Remove the bleed bottle tube.
11. Complete the same procedure on the outer bleed screw.
12. Once satisfied that no air is in the brake fluid from the outer bleed screw, check, once more, the inner bleed screw for air.

Disconnection

13. Fill the reservoir to the ‘MAX’ level and install the reservoir cap.

Take note of brake pad wear.

14. Start the engine to generate a vacuum in the booster.
15. Check brake pedal travel and pedal ‘feel’.

If the pedal travel is too long after bleeding, check the brake system for leaks If no leaks, repeat the brake bleed procedure.