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Bleeding Brake System

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CAUTION:
  • Carefully monitor brake fluid level in reservoir tank during bleeding operation.
  • Fill reservoir with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Make sure it is at least half way at all times while bleeding air out of system.
  • Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
  • Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect VDC actuator connectors or the battery cable from negative terminal.
  • Bleed air in the following order. Right rear brake => Left front brake => Left rear brake => Right front brake
Fig 1: Adding Brake Fluid To Master Cylinder
G02353804Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  1. Connect a transparent vinyl tube to bleed valve.
  2. Fully depress brake pedal several times.
  3. With brake pedal depressed, open bleed valve to release air.
  4. Close bleed valve.
  5. Release brake pedal slowly.
  6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 until clear brake fluid comes out of bleed valve.
    Fig 2: Clearing Brake Fluid Out Of Bleed Valve
    G02353805Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
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