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Lexus IS F V8-5.0L (2UR-GSE) (2008)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Lexus
Model
IS F
Engine
V8-5.0L (2UR-GSE)
Year
2008
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 3
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID: BLEEDING

BRAKE SYSTEM

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 P 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 and remove the brake fluid completely.

1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID See: Fluids/Brake Fluid/Service and Repair

                 

2. BLEED BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

NOTICE:
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If the master cylinder is reinstalled or runs out of brake fluid, bleed the master cylinder.

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To prevent brake fluid from damaging painted surfaces, cover any surrounding parts with a piece of cloth.

(a) Using a union nut wrench (10 mm), 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 steps 3 or 4 times.

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