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BRAKES
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NOTE :
If the bleeding of any caliper continues without
success for a considerable time, then tighten
the bleed screw after each downward stroke of
the pedal, allowing the pedal to return back.
After the bleeding is done check for any leaks
in the bleed screw by applying the brake pedal
hard.
ii. ABS SECONDARY CIRCUIT BLEEDING
PROCEDURE
(USING
DIAGNOSTIC
TOOL)
The secondary circuit bleeding has to be
done only for ABS vehicles and only for the below
mentioned specific cases.
a. If the customer has not changed the brake
fluid for 5 years or more.
b. If the brake pedal becomes spongy after ABS
intervention/operation.
CAUTION :
Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may
damage the paint, if the brake fluid does
contact the paint, wash it off immediately with
water.
Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is
allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
NOTE :
Always use the brake fluid recommended in
the specification list.
Do not reuse the drained fluid.
Entire bleeding operation should be done with
ENGINE ON (running).
The reservoir on the master cylinder must be
at the Max (upper) level market the start of
bleeding procedure and checked after
bleeding each brake caliper and have to be
topped up as required.
1. Bleed the brake fluid manually as mentioned
in the previous procedure “Brake Bleeding
Procedure”.
2. Connect the Diagnostic tool and select
“Repair Bleed” in the ABS ECU section of the
tool.
3. Open the bonnet.
4. Open the reservoir cap and pour brake fluid
till the lower edge of the filler neck.
5. Connect the bleed tube to the rear left caliper
bleed screw and place the other end
submerged in a transparent container
containing sufficient brake fluid.