Conventional Brake System; Air Bleeding - Mazda RX-8 Manual

CONVENTIONAL BRAKE SYSTEM

AIR BLEEDING

CAUTION:
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces. Be careful not to spill any on painted surfaces. If it is spilled,
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wipe it off immediately.
NOTE:
Keep the fluid level in the reserve tank at 3/4 full or more during the air bleeding.
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Begin air bleeding with the master cylinder and then continue with the brake caliper that is furthest away
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from the master cylinder. Finish by bleeding air from the master cylinder again.
Specified fluid
SAE J1703, FMVSS 116 DOT-3
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1. Remove the bleeder cap from the brake caliper, and connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder screw.
2. Place the other end of the vinyl tube in a clear container, and fill the container with fluid during air
bleeding.
3. Working with two people, one should depress the brake pedal a few times and then depress and hold the
pedal down.
4. While the brake 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.
Tightening torque
6.99.8 N·m {7199 Kgf·cm, 6286 in·lbf}
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5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until no air bubbles are seen.
6. Perform air bleeding as described in the above procedures for all brake calipers.
7. After air bleeding, inspect the following:
Brake operation
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Fluid leakage
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Fluid level
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