SK1-BRK-01

Brake System Bleeding

Adjustment Skills

Mile-Storm-L1- Rev 1.0

o Brake fluid is a type of hydraulic fluid used in hydraulic brake and hydraulic clutch
applications in automobiles.

o The process of releasing the air from Hydraulic system is called as “Bleeding ”

o Bleeding is required when system components (viz. TMC / Brake Pipe / Reservoir)
are removed or replaced

o Air in system will affect brake effectiveness ( Pedal Spongy)

o Low fluid level in the System results in air entry

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 SK1-BRK-01 Precautions – Do’s & Don'ts

Do’s:
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 Clean the outer surface of the container thoroughly
before opening the Brake fluid reservoir cap.
 Use recommended fluid
 Use same grade fluid for top up
 Once Brake bleeding done. Confirm reservoir cap & bleed Nipple is tightened properly
 Ensure NO CONTACT with mineral oil based components (Oil ,grease ,fluid)
Don’t's:
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 Do not top up from used and unsealed brake fluid container (Moisture content may cause
damage to the system)
 Do not mix different Grades
 Do not open Brake fluid reservoir cap / container with dirty hands. (Brake fluid will get
contaminated)
 Don’t spray water directly on reservoir while washing engine compartment. (Due to high
pressure chance for water mixing with fluid)
 Brake fluid is erosive in nature, in case of spillage on painted surface wipe out properly.

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 Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the MAX mark.
Connect the bleed tube to the calliper bleed screw and place other end submerged in a
transparent container containing sufficient brake fluid.
Depress the brake foot pedal and hold it down.
Open the bleed screw [A]. The fluid will flow into the transparent container [B].

Brake Flud Container Bleed Screw

Container

CAUTION:
Ensure there is No Air Lock by using transparent container and transparent bleeding
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 Tighten the bleed screw and release the pedal.

 Bleeding should be repeated until there are no more air bubbles observed in the
bleed tube.

 Once Bleeding done remove the bleeding tube and place the dust cap on the bleed
screw and the tighten to the specific torque.

 Once Bleeding completed. Confirm Brake fluid reservoir cap tightened properly

CAUTION:
 A small drop in brake fluid level can be "topped up" but if the level consistently drops
cause should be investigated and rectified.
 Brake fluid is toxic, combustible and erosive. 6
 Bleeding Sequence

X – Split

H – Split

Note –
• Incase of ABS vehicles manual bleeding to be followed by diagnostic tool bleeding if
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 SK1-BRK-01 Brake Bleeding Sequence

NON ABS WITH LSPV MODELS

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