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Mazda 6 V6-3.0L (2007)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Mazda
Model
6
Engine
V6-3.0L
Year
2007
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

AIR BLEEDING [L3, AJ] 

Caution:  
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Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled, wipe it off immediately.

Note:  
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Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.

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Begin air bleeding with the brake caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder.

Brake fluid type SAE J 1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3

1. Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear, fluid-filled container.
3. One person should depress the brake pedal a few times, and then hold it in the depressed position.
4. A second person should loosen the bleeder screw, drain out the fluid and close the screw using the SST.

Tightening torque 6.9 - 9.8 Nm (71 - 99 kgf-cm, 62 - 86 inch lbs.) 

5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.
6. Bleed air from each component by following the procedure above.
7. After air bleeding, check the following: Brake operation, Fluid leakage, Fluid level.

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