Brake System Bleeding - Honda EP3 Service Manual

Conventional Brake Components
Brake System Bleeding
NOTE:
. Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle; it may damage
the painU if brake fluid does contact the paint. wash it
off immediately with water.
. The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the
MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding
procedure and checked after bleeding each brake
c a l i p e r . A d d f l u i d a s r e q u i r e d .
. 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 din or other foreign matter is allowed
to contaminate the brake fluid.
1 . M a k e s u r e t h e b r a k e f l u i d l e v e l i n t h e r e s e r v o i r i s a t
t h e M A X ( u p p e r ) l e v e l l i n e ( A ) .
Slide a piece of clear plastic hose over the flrst
bleed screw, and submerge the other end in a
container of new brake fluid.
Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal
severaltimes, then apply steady pressure.
Starting at the left-front, loosen the brake bleed
screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then
tighten the bleed screw securely.
2 .
19-8
5. ReDeatthe procedure for each wheel in the
sequence shown below until air bubbles no longer
a p p e a r i n t h e f l u i d .
BLEEDING SEOUENCE:
OFront Right
ORe.r Right
O Front Left ORoar Loft
Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX
{upper) level line.
FRONT BRAKE:
9 N.m 10.9 kgf.m,7 lbl.ft)
t-
REAR BRAKE:
9 N m 10.9 kgf.m, 7 lbf ft)