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2002 Honda Civic Si

Brake System Bleeding

2002 Honda Civic SiSECTION Brake System Bleeding
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NOTE:
  • Do not reuse the drained fluid. Use only clean Honda DOT 3 Brake Fluid from an unopened container. Using a non-Honda brake fluid can cause corrosion and shorten the life of the system.
  • Do not mix different brands of brake fluid; they may not be compatible.
  • Make sure no dirt or other foreign matter is allowed to contaminate the brake fluid.
  • Do not spill brake fluid on the vehicle, it may damage the paint; if brake fluid does contact the paint, wash it off immediately with water.
  • The reservoir on the master cylinder must be at the MAX (upper) level mark at the start of the bleeding procedure and checked after bleeding each brake caliper. Add fluid as required.
  1. Make sure the brake fluid level in the reservoir is at the MAX (upper) level line (A).
    Fig 1: Making Sure Brake Fluid Is At MAX (Upper) Level Line
    G03705554Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  2. Attach a length of clear drain tube to the bleed screw.
  3. Have someone slowly pump the brake pedal several times, then apply steady pressure.
  4. Starting at the left-front, loosen the brake bleed screw to allow air to escape from the system. Then tighten the bleed screw securely.
  5. Repeat the procedure for each caliper until no air bubbles are in the fluid. Bleed the calipers in the sequence shown in Fig 2 .
    Fig 2: Bleeding Calipers In Sequence
    G03705555Courtesy of AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO., INC.
  6. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX (upper) level line.
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