Brake Fluid - Toyota T100 1996 Service Manual

BR−4
1996 TOYOTA T100 (RM449U)
BRAKE −

BRAKE FLUID

BRAKE FLUID
BLEEDING
HINT:
If any work is done on the brake system or if air is suspected in
the brake lines, bleed the system of air.
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
Check the fluid level in the reservoir after bleeding each wheel.
Add fluid, if necessary.
2. BLEED MASTER CYLINDER
HINT:
If the master cylinder was disassembled or if the reservoir be-
comes empty, bleed the air from the master cylinder.
(a) Disconnect the brake lines from the master cylinder.
(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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3. CONNECT VINYL TUBE TO WHEEL CYLINDER
BLEEDER PLUG
Insert the other end of the tube in a half−full container of brake
fluid.
HINT:
Begin air bleeding from the wheel cylinder with the longest hy-
draulic line.
4. BLEED BRAKE LINE
(a) Slowly depress the brake pedal several times.
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