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Lexus IS 350 V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Lexus
Model
IS 350
Engine
V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE)
Year
2006
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 5
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BLEEDING

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

NOTICE:  
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Move the shift lever to the P position and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.

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Add brake fluid to keep the level between MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.

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If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, wash off or remove the brake fluid completely.

1. ADD RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID

a. Add reservoir with brake fluid. 

Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:  
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If the master cylinder is reinstalled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.

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To prevent paint damage due to brake fluid, cover the painted surface with a shop rag or a piece of cloth.

a. Disconnect the 2 brake lines from the master cylinder.
b. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it (*1).

c. Cover the 2 outer holes with fingers, and release the brake pedal (*2).
d. Repeat (*1) and (*2) 3 or 4 times.
e. Using SST, connect the brake lines to the master cylinder.

SST 09023-00101
Torque: 15 Nm (155 kgf-cm, 11 ft. lbs.)

3. BLEED BRAKE LINE

NOTICE:  Bleed the brake line at the wheel furthest from the master cylinder.

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