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Brakes -> Bleeding and Filling the Braking System for Your Citroen C3 SUV First Generation (2002-2009)

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 reservoir  
and to top it up, using only brake fluid that is clean and clear.  
B3FP15XC  
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BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM  
Bleeding, filling (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 caliper  
B : 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  
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B3FP15ZD  
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BLEEDING AND FILLING THE BRAKING SYSTEM  
Purge. remplissage (Suite).  
With the bleeding apparatus  
- Raccorder l’appareil à purger [1] sur le réservoir de liquide de frein (1).  
- Régler la pression de l’appareil à 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.  
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.  
B3FP160C  
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