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Lexus IS 300 L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE) (2001)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Lexus
Model
IS 300
Engine
L6-3.0L (2JZ-GE)
Year
2001
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 2
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING 

HINT:  If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.

NOTICE:  Do not let brake fluid remain on painted surfaces. Wash it off immediately.

1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO. 116 DOT3

2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:  If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder of the air.

a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.

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b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.

c) Block off the outer holes with your fingers, and release the brake pedal.
d) Repeat b) and c) 3 or 4 times.
d) Connect the brake lines to the master cylinder.

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Torque: 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.) 

3. BLEED BRAKE LINE

a) Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper.
b) Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.

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