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8) Repeat steps 6) and 7) above until there are no

air bubbles in drained brake fluid and new fluid

flows through vinyl tube.

Add brake fluid as necessary while performing the

air bleed operation, in order to prevent the tank

from running short of brake fluid.

9 ) After completing the bleeding operation, hold the

brake pedal depressed and tighten the screw and

install bleeder cap.

Tightening torque (Bleeder screw):

10) Bleed air from each wheel cylinder using the

same procedures as described in steps 6) through

11) Depress the brake pedal with a force of approx-

imately 294 N (30 kgf, 66 Ib) and hold it there for ap-

proximately 20 seconds. At this time check the

pedal to see if it shows any unusual movement.

Visually inspect the bleeder screws and brake pipe

joints to make sure that there is no fluid leakage.

12) Install the wheels, and drive vehicle for a short

distance between 2 to 3 km (1 to 2 miles) to make

sure that brakes are operating properly.

8 N-m (0.8 kgf-m, 5.8 fi-lb)

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