Brake System Bleeding - Honda Civic 2002-2003 Service Manual

Conventional Brake Components
Brake System Bleeding
NOTE:
• Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it
off immediately with water.
• The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the
MAX (upperllevel mark at the start of the bleeding
procedure and checked afler bleeding each brake
caliper. Add fluid as required.
• Do not reuse the drained fluid.
• Always use Honda DOT 3 brake fluid. Non-Honda
brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of
the system.
• Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed
to contaminate the brake fluid.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX (upperllevel line (AI.
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2. Slide a piece of clear plastic hose over the first
bleed screw, and submerge the other end in a
container of new brake fluid.
3. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal
several times, then apply steady pressure.
4. Starting at the lefl-front, loosen the brake bleed
screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then
tighten the bleed screw securely.
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5. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the
sequence shown below until air bubbles no longer
appear in the fluid.
BLEEDING SEQUENCE,
@FrontRight @RearRight
CD
Front left -::DRear left
6. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX
(upperl level line.
FRONT BRAKE:
9 N·m 10.9 kgl·m, 7 Ibl·ft)
REAR BRAKE:
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