Brake fluid should be replaced every two years, regardless of the mileage. It is advisable to replace it in the spring. If the car is frequently driven in mountainous terrain, the brake fluid should be replaced more often.
Observe safety precautions when handling brake fluid.
1. Pump out the brake fluid from the reservoir, bringing it to a level of approximately 10 mm.
Do not empty the reservoir completely to prevent air from entering the brake system.
2. Fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid up to the "MAX" mark.
3. Attach a hose to the bleed nipple of the right rear wheel cylinder and place a suitable container underneath to collect the brake fluid.
4. Ask an assistant to press the brake pedal several times. Without releasing the brake pedal, unscrew the bleed nipple. The movement of brake fluid will be visible through the transparent hose. Screw the nipple back in when the pedal hits the floor, and release the brake pedal. Repeat the described process for each bleed nipple as many times as necessary to ensure that there are no bubbles in the brake fluid.
Fresh brake fluid can be identified by its light shade.
Unscrewing the bleed nipple
5. Screw in the bleeder nipple. Fill the reservoir with brake fluid.
6. Using the method described above, pump out the old brake fluid from the other calipers or wheel cylinders in the following sequence: rear right - rear left - front right - front left.
7. Dispose of old brake fluid in specially designated places.
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