Mazda RX-8 Manual page 1028

1. Remove the bleeder cap from the clutch release cylinder, and connect a vinyl hose to the bleeder plug.
2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container, and fill fluid in the container during air
bleeding.
3. Working with two people, one should depress the clutch pedal a few times and then depress and hold the
pedal down.
4. While the clutch pedal is being held down, the other person should loosen the bleeder screw using the
SST , and bleed any fluid containing air bubbles. Once completed, tighten the bleeder screw.
5. Continue to perform Steps 3 and 4 until no air comes from the vinyl hose.
6. Tighten the bleeder screw using the SST .
Tightening torque
5.98.8 N·m
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{6189 kgf·cm, 5377 in·lbf}
7. Fill the reserve tank to MAX with the recommended fluid.
8. Perform the following inspections:
Brake operation
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Fluid leakage
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Fluid level
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(w) RX-8 Transmission (Manual & Auto)
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