Brake Line
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lexus RX 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Bleed air from rear brake first. If front brake is bled first, rear brake air cannot be bled.
- Fill reservoir with brake fluid.
- Connect vinyl tube to brake caliper bleeder screw and place other end in a half-full container of brake fluid.
- Depress brake pedal several times, then loosen bleeder screw with pedal held down.
- When fluid starts to run out, tighten bleeder screw to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Release brake pedal. Repeat 3 and 4 until all air in fluid has been bled out.
- Repeat procedure to bleed air out of brake line for each wheel.
- Check fluid level and add fluid if necessary.