Bleeding - Acura 3.5 RL Manual

Inspection and Adjustment

Bleeding

CAUTION:
• Always use Genuine Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using
a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and
decrease the life of the system.
• Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed
to contaminate the brake fluid.
• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash
it off immediately with water.
NOTE: The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at
the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding
procedure and checked after bleeding each brake
caliper. Add fluid as required.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX (upper) level line.
'96 - 97 models:
MAX (UPPER) LEVEL
LINE
MASTER CYLINDER
2. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several
times, then apply steady pressure.
3. Loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape
from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw
securely.
4. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the sequence
shown below until air bubbles no longer appear in
the fluid.
5. Refill the reservoir on the master cylinder to the
MAX (upper) level line.
BLEEDING SEQUENCE:
Front Right
Front Left
NOTE: Bleed the front calipers first.
'98 - 01 models:
Rear Right
Rear Left
FRONT:
BLEED SCREW
9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)
REAR:
BLEED SCREW
9 N-m (0.9 kgf-m, 6.5 Ibf-ft)