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Hydraulic Brakes
J
35589
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63934
Brakes
3.8.
If it is necessary to bleed all of the brake
calipers, the following sequence should
be Used:
3.8.1.
Right rear
3.8.2.
Left rear
3.8.3.
Right front
3.8.4.
Left front
3.9. Test drive the vehicle. Check the brake
pedal for sponginess.
3.10.
Ensure that vehicle exceeds
5
km/h
(3
mph)
for ABS modulator actuation (self-test). If
after ABS modulation the brake pedal is
spongy or soft, then re-bleed system until
pedalis firm. ·
Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding
(Pressure Bleeding)
Tools Required
J
35589 Pressure Bleeding Adapter
1. Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap.
Replace it with J 35589.
2.
Charge the bleeder to
140-172
kPa
(20-25
psi).
3.
Connect the hose to J 35589.
4.
Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General
Information.
5.
If it is necessary to bleed all of the brake calipers,
the following sequence should be used:
5.1.
Right rear
5.2.
Left rear ·
5.3.
Right front
5.4.
Left front
6.
Place the proper size box end wrench, or
equivalent, over the brake caliper bleed screw.
Attach a clear tube over the screw and allow the
tube to hang submerged in a clear container
partially filled with brake fluid.
7.
Open the brake caliper bleed screw at least
three quarters of a turn and allow the brake
fluid flow to continue until no air is seen in the
brake fluid. Apply intermittent pressure to
the brake pedal while pressure bleeding.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and
Notices.
8. Close the brake caliper bleed screw.
Tighten
Tighten the brake caliper bleed screw to
12
N·m
(106
lb in).
9. Repeat steps 6 through 8 until all of the calipers
have been bled.
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