Fig. 11
E.
Bleeding the Brake System
Bleeding the brake system is a procedure whereby new hydraulic fluid
is introduced into the system either as a replacement or to flush out
any trapped air. Air in the system will reduce the braking performance
and the feel of the brake.
Position the lever assembly where it is horizontal to the ground.
Unscrew the cap screw to remove the reservoir cap with a T10 wrench
(Fig. 9) and remove the reservoir seal. (Fig. 10).
Remove the rubber cap and attach a clear tube onto the bleed nipple
of the caliper on one end and the other end in a container. (Fig.11)
Fill the reservoir tank with fresh mineral oil until it fills to the top (Fig.12).
Pump the lever two to three times and hold against the handlebar then
loosen the bleed screw ¼ turn with a 8mm open end wrench (Fig.13).
The oil will have traveled along the clear tube (Fig.14). Tighten the
bleed screw and release the lever.
Repeat the procedure until no air or bubbles are seen coming out of
the clear hose. This procedure ( Pump - Open – Close – Release ) will
need to be repeated several times in order to properly clear and flush
the system.
Check the reservoir tank and be sure to continue adding oil to maintain
the oil level so that air is not drawn in through the port. Once the
bubbles stop appearing, depress the brake lever as far as it will go.
The normal condition is for the lever to be stiff at this point. Tighten the
bleed screw to a torque of 3 – 5 Nm ( 27 – 44 in. lbs. ) and replace the
rubber cap. Dispose of drained oil properly.
Fill the reservoir tank with mineral oil until it fills to the top. Replace
the reservoir seal and cap while the oil overflows to ensure that no air
remains inside the reservoir tank but be sure that no oil is on the top of
the reservoir seal. Replace back the screw and tighten. Wipe clean any
oil residue on the master cylinder lever, caliper or rotor with a clean, dry
cloth.
Operate the brake lever several times and check whether the brake
system is operating normally. Double check that there are no oil leaks
visible.
EN
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
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