Brake Fluid, Changing: Notes

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required 

• Brake Charger/Bleeder Unit:VAS5234 

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• Wrench - Brake Bleeder Set:VAS5519 

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• Brake Bleeding Tool Set:VAS6564 

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-- Remove the cap -1- from the brake fluid reservoir.

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-- Use the hose from the :VAS5234  to extract as much brake fluid as possible.

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-- Attach the adapter -1- to the brake fluid reservoir.

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Observe the Operating Instructions for :VAS5234  !

-- Set the correct pressure using a : VAS5234  . Refer to HYDRAULIC SYSTEM .

-- Connect the hose on the :VAS5234  to the adapter -1-.

-- Remove the cap -1- from the breather valve on the left front brake caliper.

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-- Attach the :VAS5519  .

-- Connect collector bottle breather hose -1- to left front bleeder valve. Then open the bleeder valve and allow the corresponding quantity to flow out (see table). Close the bleeder valve. Torque. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .

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-- Install the cap on the left front brake caliper bleeder valve.

Repeat the same procedure on the right front side of the vehicle.

-- Remove both rear wheels to access the breather valve.

-- Remove the cap -1- on the left rear brake caliper breather valve.

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-- Attach the :VAS5519  .

-- Connect the collector bottle breather hose -1- to the left rear bleeder valve.

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-- Open the bleeder valve and let the corresponding brake fluid capacity flow out. Close the bleeder valve. Torque. Refer to FRONT BRAKE CALIPER .

-- Install the cap on the left rear brake caliper bleed valve.

-- Repeat the same procedure on the right rear side of the vehicle.

For Manual Transmission Vehicles

Remove the air filter housing.

Procedure: 

-- Refer to AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CVCA] .

or

-- Refer to AIR FILTER [For engine(s) DDSB, DDSA] or AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CDVB] or AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] .

-- Attach the breather hose to the breather valve -arrow- on the clutch slave cylinder -1-.

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-- Open the valve and drain approximately 100 ml brake fluid.

-- Close the value and press the clutch pedal quickly 10 to 15 times.

-- Open the valve again and drain approximately 50 ml brake fluid.

-- Close the valve, remove the bleed hose and press the clutch pedal several times.

-- Install the air filter housing in reverse order of removal.

Sequence/Brake Fluid Quantity