Brake system - bleed - sports (Brakes) (page 2 of 2)

CAUTION: Braking efficiency may be seriously impaired if the wrong bleed sequence is used.

4. Clean area around bleed screws and remove dust seals.

5. Attach bleed tube to LH rear brake caliper bleed screw, submerge free end of tube in brake fluid in a clear container.
6. Apply pressure to brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure.
7. Loosen bleed screw to release brake fluid and air. Allow pedal to return unassisted.
8. Depress brake pedal steadily through its full stroke and allow to return unassisted. Repeat procedure until a flow of clean air-free fluid is purged into container then, whilst holding brake pedal at end of downward stroke, tighten bleed screw to 10 Nm.

CAUTION: Maintain brake fluid level above ’MIN’ mark during this procedure.

9. Top-up brake fluid level.
10. Repeat procedure at each wheel in the sequence shown.

CAUTION: Braking efficiency may be seriously impaired if wrong bleed sequence is used.

11. Remove bleed tube from bleed screw and fit bleed screw dust cap.
12. Apply brakes and check for leakage.
13. Road test vehicle. Check brake pedal for short firm travel when brakes are applied.