Tundra 4WD V8-4.7L (2UZ-FE) (2003)
Brake Bleeding: Service and Repair
BLEEDING
HINT: If any work is done on the brake system or if air is suspected in the brake lines, 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
Check the fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel. Add fluid, if necessary.
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT: If the master cylinder was 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.
b. Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
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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.