Hydraulic brake system bleed air

Operation 0010T65 · VEHICLE FLUIDS

1.2 8v, 1.6 16v, 1.3 JTD 16V, 1.9 JTD 8V, 1.9 DIESEL

The air in the hydraulic circuit acts as a pad absorbing a large amount of the pressure exerted by the brake pump and reducing the efficiency of the braking. The air present is felt at the brake pedal making it seem "spongy" and reducing the braking capacity.

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Check that the brake/clutch fluid is between the MIN and MAX levels.

1. Remove the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and connect the equipment to the reservoir.

Remove the protective cap for the bleed valve on the brake caliper.

2. Connect the recovery device (pipe and reservoir) to the brake caliper bleed valve.

Open the bleed valve.

3. Open the fluid reservoir tap slowly.

Wait for all the air in the hydraulic system to escape.

Open the bleed valve on the brake caliper.

Repeat the above operations for the remaining front brake calliper and the two rear drums.

Whilst bleeding the air, refill the brake fluid reservoir as necessary.

The brake fluid collected should not be reused. The level should always be topped up using new fluid.

If the system is not fully operational after having carried out the bleeding operation, repeat the entire procedure after waiting a few hours for the brake fluid to settle down in the system.

Remove the vehicle from the lift.

1.4 8v · from 12/03 · MY 2005

The air in the hydraulic circuit acts as a pad absorbing a large amount of the pressure exerted by the brake pump and reducing the efficiency of the braking. The air present is felt at the brake pedal making it seem "spongy" and reducing the braking capacity.

Position the vehicle on a lift.

Check that the brake/clutch fluid is between the MIN and MAX levels.

1. Remove the brake/clutch fluid reservoir cap and connect the equipment to the reservoir.

2. Remove the protective cap for the bleed valve on the brake caliper.

3. Connect the recovery device (pipe and reservoir) to the brake caliper bleed valve.

Open the bleed valve.

4. Open the fluid reservoir tap slowly.

Wait for all the air in the hydraulic system to escape.

Open the bleed valve on the brake caliper.

Repeat the above operations for the remaining front brake calliper and the rear brake cylinders.

Whilst bleeding the air, refill the brake fluid reservoir as necessary.

The brake fluid collected should not be reused. The level should always be topped up using new fluid.

If the system is not fully operational after having carried out the bleeding operation, repeat the entire procedure after waiting a few hours for the brake fluid to settle down in the system.

Remove the vehicle from the lift.