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Toyota RAV4 2WD L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE) (2004)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

Make
Toyota
Model
RAV4 2WD
Engine
L4-2.4L (2AZ-FE)
Year
2004
Section
Brake Bleeding › Service and Repair
MaintenanceService and Repair · page 1 of 2
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Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair

BRAKE FLUID

BLEEDING

HINT:  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: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER

HINT:  If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir becomes empty, bleed the master cylinder of the air. 

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.

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