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Bleeding brake lines

Posted: Sat Mar 19, 2016 6:49 pm
by dawgn86
Is there a write up on how to bleed brake a 2006 rangefinder, v6, 2ed?

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 5:13 am
by smj999smj
I don't remember a write up off the top of my head, but the procedure is listed in the brakes section of the factory service manual. You can download a free copy here:

http://diyservicemanuals.com/nissan-pat ... r-manuals/

You might also be able to find the procedure in the free repair guides at Autozone.com

Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2016 6:51 pm
by Kael2001
From the service manual.

Bleeding Brake System
CAUTION:
While bleeding, monitor the master cylinder brake fluid level.
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect battery negative cable.
2. Connect a vinyl tube to the rear right bleed valve.
3. Fully depress brake pedal 4 to 5 times.
4. With brake pedal depressed, loosen bleed valve to let the air out, and then tighten it immediately.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until no more air comes out.
6. Tighten bleed valve to the specified torque. Refer to BR-24, "Components" (front disc brake), BR-31, "Components" (rear disc brake).
7. Perform steps 2 to 6 at each wheel, with master cylinder reservoir tank filled at least half way, bleed air from the front left, rear left, and front right bleed valve, in that order.

You can get a bleed kit from most car parts shops.

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:16 pm
by dawgn86
Thanks

couple of questions:

is the vinyl tube 5/16"?

I assume, the master cylinder cover needs to be on while pumping brake pedal...I know..dumb question, but my first attempt at this.

Thanks

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 2:51 pm
by smj999smj
Leave the cover on the master cylinder. The hose has to fit the brake bleeder nipple.

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:28 pm
by dawgn86
when I said master cylinder, I meant the resevoir

Posted: Tue Mar 22, 2016 4:29 pm
by Kael2001
Same advice leave reservoir cap on