Brake System Bleeding - Honda 2004 Odyssey Service Manual

Brake System Bleeding

NOTE:
• Do not reuse the drained fluid.
• Always use Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid. Using a 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.
• 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 (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding
procedure and checked after bleeding each brake
caliper. Add fluid as required.
1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at
the MAX (upper) level line.
2. Attach a length of clear drain tube to the bleed
screw.
Front:
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
Rear drum brake: '99-01 models
9.8 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lbf·ft)
Rear disc brake: '02-04 models
9.0 N·m (0.9 kgf·m, 7 lbf·ft)
3. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal
several times, then apply steady pressure.
4. Loosen the left-front brake bleed screw to allow air
to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed
screw securely.
5. Repeat the procedure for each wheel in the
sequence shown below until air bubbles no longer
appear in the fluid.
BLEEDING SEQUENCE:
Front Right
Front Left
6. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX
(upper) level line.
Rear Right
Rear Left
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