Brake Fluid - Toyota Celica 2005 Repair Manual

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2005 CELICA (RM1131U)
BRAKE −

BRAKE FLUID

BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or if air in the brake lines
is suspected, bleed the air from the brake system.
NOTICE:
Do not let brake fluid remain on a painted surface. Wash it
off immediately.
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1. FILL BRAKE RESERVOIR WITH BRAKE FLUID
Fluid: SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3
2. REMOVE BATTERY
3. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:
If the master cylinder has been disassembled or if the reservoir
becomes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
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(b) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.
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(c) Block off the outlet plug with your finger and release the
brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) 3 or 4 times.
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4. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Connect the vinyl tube to the caliper.
(b) Depress the brake pedal several times, then loosen the
bleeder plug with the pedal held down.
(c) At the point when fluid stops coming out, tighten the
bleeder plug, then release the brake pedal.
(d) Repeat (b) and (c) until all the air in the fluid has been bled
out.
(e) Repeat the above procedure to bleed the air out of the
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brake line for each wheel.
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