Brake Bleeding Sequence for DII

[DWB]

I found some previous discussion about this, but no definitive answer- What is the correct sequence to bleed the brakes on a DII. My factory workshop manual says start with passenger front, then driver front, passenger rear, driver rear. That doesn?t make much sense to me if you should (conventional wisdom) start with the furthest wheel away from the master cylinder, which would be passenger rear, then driver rear, passenger front, driver front? This is just for a fluid refresh, not a repair (no TestBook needed). Can anybody clear this up for me? Does it even make a difference on this system?

 

[michaels]

i just gravity bled them in no particular order. no problems for the past six months.

 

[Ballah06]

From Rave (pg. 884 whereabouts)​

Bleeding of the brake system can be carried out
using the procedures given on TestBook, or by
following the manual procedure given below.​

WARNING: If any components upstream of brake​

modulator, including the modulator itself are
replaced, the brake system must be bled using
the procedure on TestBook/T4, to ensure that all
air is expelled from the new component(s).
WARNING: Do not allow brake fluid to come into
contact with eyes or skin.​

Bleed​

NOTE: This procedure covers bleeding the​

complete system, but where only the primary or
secondary circuit have been disturbed in
isolation, it should only be necessary to bleed
that circuit. Partial bleeding of the hydraulic
system is only permissible if a brake pipe or
hose has been disconnected with only minor
loss of fluid.​

1.​

Do not allow fluid level in master cylinder to fall​

below 'MIN' mark during bleeding.​

2.​

Do not fill reservoir above 'MAX' level.​

3.​

Raise front and rear of vehicle.​

WARNING: Do not work on or under a​

vehicle supported only by a jack. Always
support the vehicle on safety stands.​

4.​

Check all pipe and hose connections are tight​

and there are no signs of leakage.​

5.​

Top-up fluid level in brake reservoir to 'MAX'​

mark.​

WARNING: Do not allow dirt or foreign​

liquids to enter the reservoir. Use only new
DOT 4 brake fluid from airtight containers.
Do not mix brands of brake fluid as they
may not be compatible.​

6.​

Attach bleed tube to the bleed screw on front​

brake caliper on the passenger side, submerge
free end in a clear container containing brake
fluid.​

7.​

Apply pressure to brake pedal several times,​

then apply steady pressure.​

8.​

Loosen bleed screw to release brake fluid and​

air. Allow pedal to return unassisted.​

9.​

Depress brake pedal steadily through its full​

stroke and allow to return unassisted. Repeat
procedure until a flow of clean air-free fluid is
purged into container then, whilst holding
pedal at end of downward stroke, tighten brake
caliper bleed screw to 10 Nm (7 lbf.ft).​

CAUTION: Ensure the fluid in the reservoir​

is maintained between the minimum and
maximum levels throughout the bleed
procedure using new brake fluid.​

10. Top-up brake fluid level to 'MAX' mark.

11.​

Working in the sequence illustrated, repeat​

steps 5 to 9 on remaining calipers.​

WARNING: Braking efficiency may be​

seriously impaired if the incorrect bleed
sequence is used.​

12.​

Apply brakes and check for leakage.​

13.​

Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.​

14.​

Road test vehicle. Check brake pedal for short​

firm travel when brakes are applied.





Recommended bleeding (for LHD) is
1. Passenger front
2. Driver front
3. Passenger rear
4. Driver rear

Did mine in no specific order and they work fine.

 

[Cozy41EF]

Since there are two seperate circuits from the master cylinder, it shouldn't matter if you do the front or rear first. But Passenger side then drivers side would be the longest leg of each circuit.

 

[gmookher]

it dont matter

done it many times, no order, no matter