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8.Operate the brake pedal fully (pumping brake
fluid and air into the bleed jar) and allow the
brake pedal to return to the rest position. 9.
Continue operating the brake pedal until air-free
fluid is being pumped into the bleed jar.
10. Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System
- General Information, Specifications).
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11 .With the brake pedal fully depressed tighten the
bleed nipple.
Torque: 9
Nm
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13.Repeat the procedure for the remaining brake
lines. 14.
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Brake System Draining and Filling(12 154 0; 12 154 4)
General EquipmentFluid Container
Draining
15. Refer to: Brake System Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
16.
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17. Refer to: Lifting(100-02 Jacking and Lifting,
Description and Operation).
18. On both sides.
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19.On both sides.
General Equipment: Fluid Container
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20.On both sides.
Loosen: 180°
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2
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22.On both sides.
Torque: 9
Nm
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Filling
23.Refer to: Brake System Bleeding (206-00 Brake
System - General Information, General
Procedures).
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding
(206-00 Brake System - General Information,
General Procedures).
Refer to: Component Bleeding (206-00 Brake
System - General Information, General
Procedures).
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Brake System Pressure Bleeding
General EquipmentBrake/Clutch System Pressure Bleeder/Filler
NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on
a level surface.
1. Refer to: Brake System Health and Safety
Precautions (100-00 General Information,
Description and Operation).
Vehicles with stability assist
2. Bleed the brake system using the
BleedMASTER function in the diagnostic tool.
Vehicles without stability assist
3.
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4.Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System
- General Information, Specifications).
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5. CAUTION: Make sure that the pressure within the brake system does not
exceed 1 bar.Using the brake/clutch system pressure
bleeder/filler, pressure bleed the system in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
General Equipment: Brake/Clutch SystemPressure Bleeder/Filler
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x4
7.Refer to: Specifications (206-00 Brake System
- General Information, Specifications).
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8.
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