Corolla LE Sedan L4-1762cc 1.8L DOHC MFI (1998)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
Bleeding the Brake System
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
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IF ANY WORK IS DONE ON THE BRAKE SYSTEM OR AIR IN THE BRAKE LINES IS SUSPECTED, BLEED THE SYSTEM OF AIR.
NOTICE: Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it off immediately.
1. Fill brake reservoir with brake fluid.
Fluid: SAEJ1703 or FMVSS No.116 DOT 3
2. Bleed master cylinder.
HINT: If the master cylinder has been disassembled or the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder.
a. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
b. Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
c. Block off the outlet plug with your finger and release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat b. and c. 3 or 4 times.
3. Bleed brake line.
a. Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper or wheel cylinder.
b. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
c. At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
d. Repeat b. and c. until all the air in the fluid has been bled out.
e. Repeat the above procedure to bleed the brake line for each wheel.
