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Infiniti QX4 2WD V6-3.5L (VQ35DE) (2003)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Infiniti
Model
QX4 2WD
Engine
V6-3.5L (VQ35DE)
Year
2003
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Bleeding Brake System 

CAUTION: Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.

If master cylinder is suspected to have air inside, bleed air from master cylinder first. 

Fill reservoir with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system. 

Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.

Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connectors or battery ground cable.

Bleed air in the following order.

1. Left rear brake
2. Right rear brake
3. Left front brake
4. Right front brake

1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
3. With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
4. Close air bleeder valve.
5. Release brake pedal slowly.
6. Repeat steps 2. through 5. until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.
7. Tighten air bleeder valve.

7 - 9 Nm (0.7 - 0.9 kgf-m, 61 - 78 inch lbs.) 

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