Brake Fluid: Service and Repair

Brake Fluid Replacement

NOTE:

- Using improper or contaminated brake fluid can cause brake system failure. Using shock absorber fluid or any other fluid that contains mineral oil for the brake fluid will cause the rubber parts in the brake hydraulic system to swell or distort. If water is mixed in the brake fluid, the boiling point will be lowered.

- Use only the specified brake fluid from a sealed container.
- Do not use a container that has been used for a mineral oil or is wet with water for refilling the brake system.
- Keep all fluid containers capped to prevent contamination and entry of moisture.

- Brake fluid is extremely damaging to painted surfaces.
If brake fluid contacts a painted surface, immediately wipe it off and flush the surface thoroughly with water.

NOTE:

To prevent air getting into reservoir, be careful not to let fluid in the reservoir empty while operating brake pedal.

1) Using a dropper or the like, extract some brake fluid from reservoir of brake master cylinder.





2) Add new brake fluid to reservoir.

Brake fluid
: Refer to reservoir cap of brake master cylinder or owner's manual.

3) Remove bleeder plug cap on brake caliper. Attach a vinyl tube (1) to bleeder plug, and insert the other end into container (2).





4) Depress brake pedal several times with bleeder plug loosened.
5) When new brake fluid starts coming out, tighten bleeder plug to specified torque.
- Front: Front Brake Components
- Rear: Diagrams
6) Perform Steps 3) - 5) for remaining wheels as well.
7) If necessary, bleed air from brake system. Service and Repair