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BRAKES ADJUSTMENTS 70-1 BRAKES ADJUSTMENTS Brake bleed $% 70.25.02 Check 1. The following procedure covers bleeding the complete system but where only the primary or CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir Adjust 1. Raise front and rear of vehicle. WARNING: Do not work on or under a 2. Check all pipe and hose connections are tight and there are no signs of leakage. 3. Top-up fluid level in brake reservoir to 'MAX' CAUTION: Never re-use fluid that has been 4. Bleed sequence: LH front to RH front, LH rear to RH rear. CAUTION: Use only new brake fluid of the 5. Attach bleed tube to front brake caliper bleed screw on passenger side, submerge free end in CAUTION: Brake fluid will damage paint 6. Apply pressure to brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure. 7. Loosen bleed screw to release brake fluid and air. Allow pedal to return unassisted. 8. Depress brake pedal steadily through its full stroke and allow to return unassisted. Repeat CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir 9. Top up brake system reservoir. 10. Repeat procedure at each wheel in the sequence shown. WARNING: Braking efficiency may be 11. Remove tube from bleed screw and fit bleed screw dust cap. 12. Apply brakes and check for leakage. firm travel when brakes are applied. |