brakes bleeding Citroen C2 2004 1.G Workshop Manual

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BRAKES
B3FP15XC
BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Tools.
[1]
Generic bleeding apparatus :«LURO»Bleeding, refilling.
Draining.
Drain the brake fluid reservoir (1)to the maximum(if necessary, use a clean syringe).
Disconnect the connector (4).
Uncouple the pipe (2).
Unscrew the shaft (3).
Remove the reservoir (1).
Empty the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Clean the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Refit:
The brake fluid reservoir
(1).
The shaft (3).
Couple the pipe (2).
Reconnect the connector (4).
Filling the braking system.WARNING:Use only those hydraulic fluids that are approved and recommended.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Bleeding the braking system.WARNING:During the bleeding operation, take care to maintain the level of brake fluid in the reservoir
and to top it up, using only brake fluid that is clean and clear.
C2

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BRAKES
B3FP15YCB3FP15ZD
BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM (Continued)
Bleeding the primary braking circuit.
WARNING:The ABS should not be active during the
bleeding operation.
Front brake caliper, Bleed screw
(5).A: Rear brake caliperB: Rear brake drum
Bleed screw
(6).
Bleed each wheel cylinder, proceeding in the following
order:
Front LH wheel.
Front RH wheel.Rear LH wheel.
Rear RH wheel.
C2

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BRAKES
B3FP160C
BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM (Continued)
With the bleeding apparatus.
Connect the bleeding apparatus [1]on the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Adjust the apparatus pressure to
2 Bars.
For each circuit:
Connect a transparent tube onto the bleed screw, submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
Open the bleed screw, wait until the fluid is flowing out without air bubbles. Close the bleed screw.
Remove the bleeding apparatus
[1].
Check the brake fluid level
(should be between «MINI»level and «MAXI»level).
Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
Without the bleeding apparatus.
NOTE:Two operators are necessary.
For each circuit:
Apply the brake pedal to place the circuit under pressure.
Connect a transparent tube onto the bleed screw, submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
Open the bleed screw, wait until the fluid is flowing out without air bubbles.
Close the bleed screw. Remove the tool
[1].
NOTE:Recommence the process a second time if that is necessary.
Check the brake fluid level
(should be between «MINI»level and «MAXI»level).
Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
C2

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BRAKES
B3FP15XC
BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM
Tools.
[1]
Generic bleeding apparatus: «LURO» or similar.
Bleeding,refilling.
Draining.
Drain the brake fluid reservoir (1)to the maximum (if necessary, use a clean syringe).
Disconnect the connector (4).
Uncouple the pipe (2).
Unscrew the shaft (3).
Remove the reservoir (1).
Empty the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Clean the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Refit:
The brake fluid reservoir
(1).
The shaft (3).
Couple the pipe (2).
Reconnect the connector (4).
Filling the braking system.WARNING:Use only those hydraulic fluids that are approved and recommended.
Fill the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Bleeding the braking system.WARNING:During the bleeding operation, take care to maintain the level of brake fluid in the reser
voir and to top it up, using only brake fluid that is clean and clear.
C3 C3 PLURIEL

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BRAKES
B3FP15YCB3FP15ZD
BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM (Continued)
Bleeding the primary braking circuit.
WARNING:The ABS should not be active during the
bleeding operation.
Front brake caliper, Bleed screw
(5).A: Rear brake caliperB: Rear brake drum
Bleed screw
(6).
Bleed each wheel cylinder, proceeding in the following
order:
Front LH wheel.
Front RH wheel.
Rear LH wheel.
Rear RH wheel
C3 C3 PLURIEL

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BRAKES
B3FP160C
BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM (Continued)
With the bleeding apparatus.
Connect the bleeding apparatus [1]on the brake fluid reservoir (1).
Adjust the apparatus pressure to
2 Bars.
For each circuit:
Connect a transparent tube onto the bleed screw, submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container.
Open the bleed screw, wait until the fluid is flowing out without air bubbles.
Close the bleed screw.
Remove the bleeding apparatus
[1].
Check the brake fluid level
(should be between «MINI»level and «MAXI»level).
Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
Without the bleeding apparatus.
NOTE:Two operators are necessary.
For each circuit:
Apply the brake pedal to place the circuit under pressure.
Connect a transparent tube onto the bleed screw, submerge the other end of the tube in a clean container. Open the bleed screw, wait until the fluid is flowing out without air bubbles.
Close the bleed screw.
Remove the tool
[1].
NOTE:Recommence the process a second time if that is necessary.
Check the brake fluid level
(should be between «MINI»level and «MAXI»level).
Fill if necessary with the approved and recommended synthetic brake fluid.
C3 C3 PLURIEL

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BRAKES
BLEEDING THE BRAKESXSARA
Bleeding:The brakes can be bled either:
using brake bleeding equipment, in which case the pressure of the equipment should be set to 2 Bars.
or in the conventional way.
IMPERATIVE order of bleeding
Wheels:
Rear Right.
Front Left. Rear Left.
Front Right.
Top up using brake fluid supplied by
CITROEN Replacement Parts.

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BRAKESBLEEDING THE BRAKESXSARA PICASSO
Tools.Bleeding equipment of type «LURO» or similar.IMPERATIVE: For bleeding the secondary circuit, use ELIT, LEXIA or PROXIA diagnostic tools.
Draining.
Drain the brake fluid reservoir as empty as possible using a syringe.
Disconnect the brake fluid warning lamp connector.Retrieve the brake fluid reservoir from its supply pipes by pulling upwards.
Finish emptying the reservoir of brake fluid.
Clean the brake fluid reservoir.
Refit the brake fluid reservoir.
Reconnect the brake fluid warning lamp connector.
Filling.Refill the reservoir with brake fluid.WARNING:Use only the recommended hydraulic fluids.
Bleeding.
NOTE:Two technicians are required.
IMPERATIVE:During bleed operations, ensure that the level of brake fluid is maintained in the
reservoir and top it up, use only new brake fluid.
Bleed each wheel cylinder, proceeding in the following order:
Rear right hand wheel.
Front left hand wheel.
Rear left hand wheel.
Front right hand wheel.