Brake Bleeding: Service Precautions

PRECAUTIONS FOR BLEEDING BRAKES


Prior to bleeding brakes, front and rear displacement cylinder pistons must be returned to top-most (home) position. Using a TECH-1, select "F5" (motor rehome). Motor rehome function cannot be performed if current DTCs are present.
If DTCs are present, vehicle must be repaired and DTCs cleared before performing the motor rehome function as shown procedure below.
1. Raise and suitably support front end of vehicle so that the drive wheels are off the ground.
2. Start the engine, engage the transaxle and run the vehicle above 5 km/h (3 mph) for at least ten seconds.
3. Observe the "ABS" indicator. Make sure that the indicator goes out after approximately three seconds.
^ If the "ABS" indicator remains illuminated, a TECH-1 must be used to diagnose the malfunction.
^ If the "ABS" indicator goes out and stays off, stop the engine and repeat Steps 2) and 3).
4. Using a TECH-1, enter the manual control function and "Apply" the front and rear motors.