Brake Fluid Bleed - One Caliper
Correction code 3303110233031102
- 1054715-01-A Brake System Servicing Equipment
1079041-00-A
Flare nut crowfoot set- 1080578-00-BAdapter, Brake Bleeder, PowerProbe TS04
- 1086618-01-A Catch Bottle
SPECIAL TOOLS
Brake System Servicing Equipment (1054715-01-A) |
![]() Flare nut crowfoot set (1079041-00-A) |
Adapter, Brake Bleeder, PowerProbe TS04 (1080578-00-B) |
Catch Bottle (1086618-01-A) |
Procedure
Caution:
Brake fluid dissolves paint. Have clean towels and plenty of water standing by to wash spilled brake fluid off painted surfaces.
Note:
Dispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent with local environmental codes.
| 1 | Review the bleeder service tool profile. |
| 2 | Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel for the caliper to be bled. See Wheel (Remove and Install). |
| 3 | Lower the vehicle to a working height. |
| 4 | In Toolbox, type "bleed" into the search field and click Actions. |
| 5 | Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir breather cap and remove the cap. |
| 6 | Add clean brake fluid to the MAX level in the reservoir. |
| 7 | Attach the pressure cap to the reservoir. |
| 8 | Set the pressure to 30 PSI. |
| 9 | Perform the rest of this procedure according to the caliper you are bleeding. |
| 10 | Remove the caliper outer bleed valve cap and attach the catch bottle to the valve. Note: Hang the bottle by the wire hook, not by the hose.
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| 11 | In Toolbox, start the task for the particular caliper.
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| 12 | Open the outer bleed valve and watch the fluid as it flows out of the caliper. |
| 13 | Use the crowfoot extension to close the bleed valve when the pump stops, or when clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper. |
| 14 | Make sure that the reservoir does not go empty, or that the catch bottle does not overfill. Caution: If the reservoir goes empty, you must perform a complete brake system bleed. See Brake Fluid Bleed / Flush.
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| 15 | Repeat step 13 through step 16 until clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper. |
| 16 | Remove the catch bottle and install the bleed valve cap. |
| 17 | Repeat step 12 through step 18 for the inner bleed valve, and again for the outer bleed valve. |
| 18 | Tighten the bleed valves.![]() Torque 18.5 Nm |
| 19 | Go to step 28. |
| 20 | Remove the caliper bleed valve cap and attach the catch bottle to the valve. Note: Hang the bottle by the wire hook, not by the hose.
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| 21 | In Toolbox, start the task for the particular caliper.
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| 22 | Open the bleed valve and watch the fluid as it flows out of the caliper. |
| 23 | Use the crowfoot extension to close the bleed valve when the pump stops, or when clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper. |
| 24 | Make sure that the reservoir does not go empty, or that the catch bottle does not overfill. Caution: If the reservoir goes empty, you must perform a complete brake system bleed. See Brake Fluid Bleed / Flush.
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| 25 | Repeat step 25 through step 28 until clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper. |
| 26 | Remove the catch bottle and install the bleed valve cap. |
| 27 | Tighten the bleed valve as follows:![]() Torque Brembo Rear Caliper 14 Nm ![]() Torque Mando Rear Caliper 10 Nm |
| 28 | Refill the reservoir to MAX, and properly dispose of the catch bottle contents. |
| 29 | Remove the pressure cap from the reservoir and install the breather cap. |
| 30 | Press the brake pedal several times to verify proper feel and action. |
| 31 | In Toolbox, type "FLUID-LEVEL" into the search field and click Actions. |
| 32 | Run the TEST-SELF-VCFRONT_X_BRAKE-FLUID-LEVEL test. |
| 33 | In Toolbox, type "stiffness" into the search field and click Actions. |
| 34 | Run the IBST Stiffness Test - Burnished - Pressure test. Caution: Do not press the brake pedal while this test is running.
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| 35 | If the Pressure_P100 value in the test results is less than 55 bar, repeat the bleed procedure from step 4. |
| 36 | Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. See Wheel (Remove and Install). |
| 37 | Repeatedly press the brake pedal until firm. |
| 38 | Perform a road test using a series of panic stops to make sure there is proper pedal feel and brake performance. |
