SC 430 V8-4.3L (3UZ-FE) (2003)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BLEEDING
HINT:
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If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.
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When bleeding, keep the amount of the fluid within the line of reservoir between Min. and Max.
NOTICE:
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Do not let brake fluid remain on painted surfaces. Wash it off immediately.
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With the reservoir cap removed, when depressing the brake pedal, the fluid will spray.
1. FILL RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS NO. 116 DOT3
2. IN CASE OF USING LEXUS HANDHELD TESTER: BLEED HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
HINT: If the hydraulic brake master cylinder has been disassembled, disconnect the brake line from the hydraulic brake master cylinder or if the
reservoir becomes empty, bleed the hydraulic brake master cylinder.
a. Turn the ignition switch OFF, depress the brake pedal more than 40 times.
HINT: When a pressure in power supply system is released, reaction force becomes lightly.
b. Turn the ignition switch ON, check that the pump stops after approximately 30 to 40 seconds.
NOTICE: When the pump does not stop, repeat step (a) and (b) again.
c. With the ignition switch remained ON, depress the brake pedal more than 20 times.
d. Observe the procedure in step (4) and bleed the right and left front brake caliper.
e. Holding the brake pedal depressed, bleed the right and left rear brake caliper.
HINT: It is not necessary to depress the pedal continuously, as brake fluid flows out by first depressing.
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Connect hand-held tester.
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF, connect the hand-held tester to DLC3.
2. Turn the ignition switch ON, and select "AIR BLEEDING" on the hand-held tester.
HINT: Please refer to the hand-held tester operator's manual for further details.
g. Bleed right front brake line.
1. Select "FR LINE" on the hand-held tester.
2. With "FR LINE" turned ON with the hand-held tester, depress the brake pedal and hold it to bleed the right front brake caliper.
3. Repeat step 2 until there are no more air bubbles in the fluid.
h. Bleed left front brake line.
1. Select "FL LINE" on the hand-held tester.
2. With "FL LINE" turned ON with the hand-held tester, depress the brake pedal and hold it to bleed the left front brake caliper.
3. Repeat step 2 until there are no more air bubbles in the fluid.
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Bleed rear brake line.
1. Select "RR LINE" on the hand-held tester.
2. With "RR LINE" turned ON with the hand-held tester, bleed the left and right rear brake caliper.
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Disconnect the hand-held tester from DLC3.
k. Clear the DTC.
3. IN CASE OF USING ABS ACTUATOR CHECKER (SST): BLEED HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
HINT: If the hydraulic brake master cylinder has been disassembled, disconnect the brake line from the hydraulic brake master cylinder or if the
reservoir becomes empty, bleed the hydraulic brake master cylinder.