Sienna V6-3.0L (1MZ-FE) (2003)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BLEEDING
HINT: If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the system.
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 air from the master cylinder.
a. Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
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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 bleeder plug.
b. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.