Bleeding the brake system
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Bleeding the brake system
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1.
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Unscrew the cover of the brake
fluid reservoir and top up with brake fluid.
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2.
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Connect the topping-up unit (supplied in brake bleeding kit 88 19 096) to the
brake fluid reservoir. Position a hose with one end in the topping up unit and the other in a
bottle filled with new brake fluid.
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3.
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Lift the car. Connect the brake bleeder hose to the front left wheel and open the
nipple. Draw off approx. 0.1 litres of brake fluid.
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4.
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Move the brake bleeder to the front right wheel and open the nipple. Draw off
approx. 0.1 litres of brake fluid.
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5.
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Move the brake bleeder to the rear left wheel and open the nipple. Draw off
approx. 0.05 litres of brake fluid.
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6.
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Move the brake bleeder to the rear right wheel and open the nipple. Draw off
approx. 0.05 litres of brake fluid.
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7.
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Lower the car.
Check brake operation.
Depress the brake pedal and check that it does not sink.
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8.
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Remove the topping-up unit, hose and bottle.
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9.
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Adjust the brake fluid level.
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