Brake Hydraulic Line - Mazda MX-5 1990 Workshop Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM
AIR BLEEDING
Caution
• The fluid in the reservoir must be maintained at the
3/4 level or higher during air bleeding.
• Do not spill brake fluid onto painted surfaces.
1. Jack up the vehicle and support it with safety stands.
2. Remove the bleeder cap and attach a vinyl tube to the bleed-
er screw.
3. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container
and keep the tube end immersed in brake fluid during air
bleeding.
4. Pump the brake pedal several times.
5. While the brake pedal is depressed, loosen the bleeder
screw to let fluid and air escape.
6. Repeat Steps 4 and 5 until there are no air bubbles in the
fluid.
7. Check for correct brake operation.
8. Check that there is no fluid leakage. Be sure to clean away
any spilled fluid with rags.
9. After bleeding the air, add brake fluid to the specified level
in the reservoir,
BRAKE HYDRAULIC LINE
Inspection
Check the following and replace parts as necessary.
1 . Cracks, damage, and corrosion of the brake hose
2. Damage to the brake hose threads
3. Scars, cracks, and swelling of the flexible hose
4. All lines for fluid leakage
Removal/Installation
1. When disconnecting the flexible hose and brake line, re-
move the clip after loosening the flare nut.
2. When connecting the flexible hose, do not tighten it too tight
or twist it.
3. Check that the hose does not contact other parts when the
vehicle bounces or when the steering wheel is turned all
the way to the left or right.
4. Bleed the air from the brake system.