Bleeding Brake System
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Sentra. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
- Carefully monitor brake fluid level at master cylinder during bleeding operation.
- Fill reservoir with new brake fluid "DOT 3". Make sure it is full at all times while bleeding air out of system.
- Place a container under master cylinder to avoid spillage of brake fluid.
- For models with ABS, turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect ABS actuator and electric unit connectors or battery ground cable.
- Bleed air in the following order.
Right rear brake --> Left front brake --> Left rear brake --> Right front brake
- Connect a transparent vinyl tube to air bleeder valve.
- Fully depress brake pedal several times.
- With brake pedal depressed, open air bleeder valve to release air.
- Close air bleeder valve.
- Release brake pedal slowly.
- Repeat steps 2 through 5 until clear brake fluid comes out of air bleeder valve.
- Tighten air bleeder valve to specification.
Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
- Air bleeder valve
- Front and rear disc brake (CL25VA/CL25VB/CL9HC type): 7 - 9 N.m (0.7 - 0.9 kg-m, 61 - 78 in-lb)
- Front disc brake (OPB27VA type): 12 - 15 N.m (1.3 - 1.5 kg-m, 9-11 ft-lb)
- Rear drum brake: 6.9 - 8.8 N.m (0.71 - 0.89 kg-m, 61 - 77 in-lb)