BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID (for Gasoline Model): BLEEDING; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022

Last Modified: 05-13-2024	6.11:8.1.0	Doc ID: RM1000000028J5W
Model Year Start: 2023	Model: GR Corolla	Prod Date Range: [11/2022 - ]
Title: BRAKE SYSTEM (OTHER): BRAKE FLUID (for Gasoline Model): BLEEDING; 2023 - 2025 MY Corolla Corolla Hatchback GR Corolla [11/2022 - ]

BLEEDING

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

NOTICE:

for Manual Transaxle:
Move the shift lever to neutral and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
for CVT:
Move the shift lever to P and apply the parking brake before bleeding the brakes.
Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.
If brake fluid leaks onto any painted surface, immediately wash it off.
Do not operate the brake actuator assembly while air is in the brake system or in the brake master cylinder sub-assembly. Doing so may cause air to enter the brake actuator assembly.
If bleeding the brake actuator assembly is difficult due to air in the brake actuator assembly, replace it with a new one.

When bleeding air, select the suitable procedure according to the table below.

Replaced/Installed Item	Work Procedure
Flexible hose (front/rear)	Bleed brake line
Disc brake cylinder assembly (front/rear)	Bleed brake line
Brake actuator assembly	Bleed brake system
Brake master cylinder sub-assembly
Brake master cylinder reservoir assembly
Brake booster assembly

HINT:

If any work is performed on the brake system or if air in the brake lines is suspected, bleed the air from the brake system.

PROCEDURE

1. BLEED BRAKE LINE

(a) Remove the center cowl top ventilator louver.

(1) Disengage the 2 clips (A) as shown in the illustration.

*a	Clip (A)
*b	Clip (B)
	Remove in this Direction

(2) Disengage the clip (B) and separate the hood to cowl top seal from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

(3) Disengage the 2 claws and 2 guides to remove the center cowl top ventilator louver from the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

(b) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

Brake Fluid (for G16E-GTS):

"TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT4, CLASS6"*, FMVSS No.116 DOT4 or SAE J1704LV*

*: If a fluid type with "TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT4, CLASS6", FMVSS No.116 DOT4 or SAE J1704LV is not available, fluid type with TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT3, FMVSS No.116 DOT3 or SAE J1703 may be used with no detriment to brake durability.

Brake Fluid (except G16E-GTS):

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

NOTICE:

Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly and be sure to fill the brake master cylinder reservoir assembly with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.

(d) Remove the bleeder plug cap.

(e) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

(f) Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.*1

(g) When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.*2

(h) Repeat steps *1 and *2 until all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out and new brake fluid comes out.

(i) Tighten the bleeder plug completely.

Torque:

Front Disc Brake Bleeder Plug

for G16E-GTS: 10.8 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)

except G16E-GTS: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

Torque:

Rear Disc Brake Bleeder Plug

for G16E-GTS: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)

except G16E-GTS: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

(j) Install the bleeder plug cap.

(k) Repeat the above steps to bleed the brake fluid of the brake lines for each wheel.

(l) Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

(m) Adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

Click here

(n) Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

(o) Install the center cowl top ventilator louver.

(1) Engage the 2 guides and 2 claws to install the center cowl top ventilator louver to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

(2) Engage the clip (B) and install the hood to cowl top seal to the cowl top ventilator louver sub-assembly.

*a	Clip (A)
*b	Clip (B)
	Install in this Direction

(3) Engage the 2 clips (A) as shown in the illustration.

2. BLEED BRAKE SYSTEM

NOTICE:

To prevent brake fluid from damaging painted surfaces, cover any surrounding parts with a piece of cloth.
Be sure to clean your hands before bleeding the brake master cylinder sub-assembly to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.

(a) Remove the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

Click here

(b) Remove the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

except G16E-GTS: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

except G16E-GTS: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

(d) Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

(e) Add brake fluid to keep the level between the MIN and MAX lines of the reservoir while bleeding the brakes.

Brake Fluid (for G16E-GTS):

"TOYOTA GENUINE BRAKE FLUID DOT4, CLASS6"*, FMVSS No.116 DOT4 or SAE J1704LV*

Brake Fluid (except G16E-GTS):

SAE J1703 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT3

SAE J1704 or FMVSS No. 116 DOT4

NOTICE:

Make sure that there is sufficient brake fluid in the reservoir.
Do not remove the filter from the brake master cylinder reservoir and be sure to fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with new brake fluid to avoid any potential contamination of the brake system. Contamination, for example by dirt particles or mineral oil, could lead to functional brake problems.

(f) Using a union nut wrench, disconnect the 2 brake lines from the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

NOTICE:

Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.

(g) Slowly depress the brake pedal and hold it.*1

(h) Cover the 2 outer holes with fingers, and release the brake pedal.*2

(i) Repeat steps *1 and *2, 3 or 4 times.

(j) Using a union nut wrench, connect the 2 brake lines to the brake master cylinder sub-assembly.

Torque:

Specified tightening torque :

19.5 N·m {199 kgf·cm, 14 ft·lbf}

NOTICE:

Do not kink or damage the brake lines.
Do not allow the brake lines to twist or interfere with other parts or the vehicle body during tightening.
Do not allow any foreign matter such as dirt or dust to enter the brake lines from the connecting parts.

HINT:

Calculate the torque wrench reading when changing the fulcrum length of the torque wrench.
Click here
When using a union nut wrench (fulcrum length of 20 mm (0.787 in.)) + torque wrench (fulcrum length of 162 mm (6.38 in.)):
17.4 N*m (177 kgf*cm, 13 ft.*lbf)

*a	Torque Wrench Fulcrum Length
*b	Union Nut Wrench

(k) Remove the bleeder plug cap.

(l) Connect a vinyl tube to the bleeder plug.

(m) Depress the brake pedal several times, and then loosen the bleeder plug with the pedal depressed.*3

(n) When fluid stops coming out, tighten the bleeder plug and release the brake pedal.*4

(o) Repeat steps *3 and *4 until all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out and new brake fluid comes out.

NOTICE:

After all the air in the brake fluid is completely bled out, tighten the bleeder plug while depressing the brake pedal.

(p) Repeat the above steps to bleed the brake fluid of the brake lines for each wheel.

(q) for G16E-GTS:

(1) Connect a battery charger to the battery to ensure that a sufficient battery charge is maintained throughout the following steps.

(2) Depress the brake pedal more than 20 times with the ignition switch off.

(3) Perform the Auto Power OFF Cancel using the GTS.

Body Electrical > Power Source Control > Utility

Tester Display
Auto Power OFF Cancel

(4) Bleed the brake system following the instructions on the GTS.

Chassis > Brake/EPB > Utility

Tester Display
Air Bleeding

NOTICE:

Do not start the engine.

(r) After air bleeding, tighten each bleeder plug while depressing the brake pedal.

Torque:

Front Disc Brake Bleeder Plug

for G16E-GTS: 10.8 N*m (110 kgf*cm, 8 ft.*lbf)

except G16E-GTS: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

Torque:

Rear Disc Brake Bleeder Plug

for G16E-GTS: 8.4 N*m (86 kgf*cm, 74 in.*lbf)

except G16E-GTS: 8.3 N*m (85 kgf*cm, 73 in.*lbf)

(s) After air bleeding, install each bleeder plug cap.

(t) Inspect for brake fluid leaks.

(u) Adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

Click here

(v) Install the brake master cylinder reservoir filler cap assembly.

(w) Install the outer cowl top panel sub-assembly.

except G16E-GTS: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

(x) Install the No. 1 heater air duct splash shield seal.

except G16E-GTS: Click here

for G16E-GTS: Click here

(y) Install the windshield wiper motor and link assembly.

Click here