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Changing Brake Fluid

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Nissan Quest. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
  • Refill with new brake fluid. Refer to "FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ".
  • Always keep fluid level higher than "MIN" line on sub tank.
  • Never reuse drained brake fluid.
  • Be careful not to splash brake fluid on painted areas; it may cause paint damage. If brake fluid is splashed on painted areas, wash it away with water immediately.
  1. Connect a vinyl tube and container to the air bleeder.
  2. Depressing the brake pedal, drain the brake fluid gradually from the air bleeder of each wheel.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to OFF. Disconnect the ABS actuator and control unit connector or negative battery terminal.
  4. Clean the inside of the sub tank, and refill the sub tank with new brake fluid.
  5. Bleed the brake system refilling the system with new fluid. Refer to "BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM ".