2026-05-12

Brake Fluid Bleed - One Caliper

Correction code 33031102 0.35 NOTA: Salvo diversa ed esplicita indicazione nella procedura, il codice modifica e il tempo forfettario, o FRT, riflettono tutto il lavoro richiesto per l'esecuzione di questa procedura, incluse le procedure collegate. Non cumulare i codici modifica a meno che non venga detto esplicitamente di farlo. NOTA: Consultare la Tempistica tariffe fisse per saperne di più sui tempi forfettari e su come essi vengono creati. NOTA: Consultare Protezione personale per assicurarsi di indossare i DPI adatti quando si esegue la procedura descritta di seguito. NOTA: Vedere per le pratiche di lavoro in sicurezza.

  • 2025-04-09: Added images depicting the LH front and rear (base and performance) caliper types for clarity.
  • 2024-07-05: Corrected torque figures for brake caliper bleed valves.
  • 2024-05-13: Removed steps for running TEST-SELF-VCFRONT_X_BRAKE-FLUID-LEVEL routine.
  • 2024-01-30: Corrected torque figure differentiation for rear brake caliper bleed valves and updated various step references in the procedure.
  • 2023-12-19: Removed unnecessary step.
  • 2023-12-08: Updated brake stiffness routine.
Apparecchiatura:
  • 1054715-01-A Brake System Servicing Equipment
  • 1079041-00-A Flare nut crowfoot set
  • 1080578-00-C Adapter, Brake Bleeder, Model 3 (Leitenberger B648W US)
  • 1086618-01-A Catch Bottle

Procedure

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CAUTION

Il liquido dei freni scioglie la vernice. Tenere a portata di mano dei panni puliti e abbondante acqua per sciacquare il liquido dei freni qualora si rovesciasse sulle superfici verniciate.

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Note

Dispose of used brake fluid in a manner consistent with local environmental codes.

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Note
Check the service history of the vehicle to determine which type of brake fluid the brake system is filled with.
  1. Review the bleeder service tool profile.
  2. Raise the vehicle and remove the wheel for the caliper to be bled. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  3. Lower the vehicle to a working height.
  4. In Toolbox, type "bleed" into the search field and click Actions.
  5. Clean the area around the brake fluid reservoir breather cap and remove the cap.
  6. Add clean brake fluid to the MAX level in the reservoir.
  7. Attach the pressure cap to the reservoir.
  8. Set the pressure to 30 PSI.
  9. Perform the rest of this procedure according to the caliper you are bleeding.
    • Front caliper - go to step 10.
    • Rear caliper - go to step 20.
    Figure 1. LH front brake caliper (base) shown; RH similar
    Figure 2. LH front brake caliper (performance) shown; RH similar
    Figure 3. LH rear brake caliper (base) shown; RH similar
    Figure 4. LH rear brake caliper (performance) shown; RH similar
  10. Remove the caliper outer bleed valve cap and attach the catch bottle to the valve.
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    Note
    Hang the bottle by the wire hook, not by the hose.
  11. In Toolbox, start the task for the particular caliper.
    • For the front LH and rear RH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-L-REAR-R-BRAKE-BLEEDvia Service Mode:Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RRvia Service Mode Plus:
      • chassis ➜ ESP Post Replacement ➜ Bleed FL/RR Calipers
      • chassis ➜ ESP Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FL/RR Calipers
      • chassis ➜ IBST Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FL/RR Calipers
      via Toolbox:(link)      .
    • For the front RH and rear LH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-R-REAR-L-BRAKE-BLEEDvia Service Mode:Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RLvia Service Mode Plus:
      • chassis ➜ ESP Post Replacement ➜ Bleed FR/RL Calipers
      • chassis ➜ ESP Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FR/RL Calipers
      • chassis ➜ IBST Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FR/RL Calipers
      via Toolbox:(link)      .
  12. Open the outer bleed valve and watch the fluid as it flows out of the caliper.
  13. Use the crowfoot extension to close the bleed valve when the pump stops, or when clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
  14. Make sure that the reservoir does not go empty, or that the catch bottle does not overfill.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    If the reservoir goes empty, you must perform a complete brake system bleed. See #GUID-35E8034B-CCEE-4045-9C21-67717AD2EE38.
  15. Repeat step 11through step 14 until clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
  16. Remove the catch bottle and install the bleed valve cap.
  17. Repeat step 11 through step 14 for the inner bleed valve, and again for the outer bleed valve.
  18. Tighten the bleed valves:

    Mando brake calipers

    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)

    Hitachi brake calipers

    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)

    Brembo brake calipers

    18.5 Nm (13.6 lbs-ft)
  19. Go to step 28.
  20. Remove the caliper bleed valve cap and attach the catch bottle to the valve.
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    Note
    Hang the bottle by the wire hook, not by the hose.
  21. In Toolbox, start the task for the particular caliper.
    • For the front LH and rear RH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-L-REAR-R-BRAKE-BLEEDvia Service Mode:Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FL-RRvia Service Mode Plus:
      • chassis ➜ ESP Post Replacement ➜ Bleed FL/RR Calipers
      • chassis ➜ ESP Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FL/RR Calipers
      • chassis ➜ IBST Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FL/RR Calipers
      via Toolbox:(link)      .
    • For the front RH and rear LH calipers, run PROC_ESP_FRONT-R-REAR-L-BRAKE-BLEEDvia Service Mode:Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Bleed FR-RLvia Service Mode Plus:
      • chassis ➜ ESP Post Replacement ➜ Bleed FR/RL Calipers
      • chassis ➜ ESP Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FR/RL Calipers
      • chassis ➜ IBST Replacement Panel ➜ Bleed FR/RL Calipers
      via Toolbox:(link)      .
  22. Open the bleed valve and watch the fluid as it flows out of the caliper.
  23. Use the crowfoot extension to close the bleed valve when the pump stops, or when clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
  24. Make sure that the reservoir does not go empty, or that the catch bottle does not overfill.
    Warning IconA warning icon, calling your attention to a possibly risky situation
    CAUTION
    If the reservoir goes empty, you must perform a complete brake system bleed. See #GUID-35E8034B-CCEE-4045-9C21-67717AD2EE38.
  25. Repeat step 20 through step 24 until clean fluid without bubbles flows out of the caliper.
  26. Remove the catch bottle and install the bleed valve cap.
  27. Tighten the bleed valves:

    Mando brake calipers

    10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)

    Hitachi brake calipers

    12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)

    Brembo brake calipers

    18.5 Nm (13.6 lbs-ft)
  28. Refill the reservoir to MAX, and properly dispose of the catch bottle contents.
  29. Remove the pressure cap from the reservoir and install the reservoir cap.
  30. Press the brake pedal several times to verify proper feel and action.
  31. Using Toolbox 3:
    1. Select the Actions tab and search for "Stiffness".
    2. Select the ODIN routine TEST_BRAKE_X_STIFFNESS-TEST-SERVICEvia Service Mode:Chassis ➜ Brakes ➜ Brake Stiffness Testvia Service Mode Plus:chassis ➜ ESP Replacement Panel ➜ Stiffness Testvia Toolbox:(link), and then click the link of the routine.
    3. If brake pads or rotors have been replaced, select UNBURNISHED under "Action_Type". In all other cases, select BURNISHED.
    4. Click RUN, and allow the routine to complete.
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      Note
      Do not press the brake pedal during the test.
  32. If the stiffness test fails because the minimum pressure was not reached, repeat the bleed procedure from step 4.
  33. Install the wheel and lower the vehicle. See Wheel Assembly (Remove and Install).
  34. Repeatedly press the brake pedal until it feels firm.
  35. Perform a road test using a series of panic stops to make sure there is proper pedal feel and brake performance.