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b.
Rear brake caliper bleeder valve-
Figure 1-9.
CAUTION
Cover molded-in-color surfaces and right handlebar
switches and use care when removing brake reservoir
cover and adding D.O.T. 4 brake fluid. Spilling D.O.T. 4
brake fluid on molded-in-color surfaces will result in cos-
metic damage. Spilling brake fluid on switches may ren-
der them inoperative.
2.
Add
D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID
to master cylinder reser-
voir. Do not reuse brake fluid.
a.
Cover molded-in-color surfaces and right handlebar
switches.
b.
Remove two screws from front master cylinder
cover. Bring fluid level to within 1/8 in. (3.2 mm) of
molded boss inside front master cylinder. See
Fig-
ure 1-10.
c.
Remove cap and gasket from rear master cylinder
reservoir. Bring fluid level to between upper and
lower marks on reservoir. See
Figure 1-11.
3.
Depress, release and then hold brake lever/pedal to build
up hydraulic pressure.
4.
Open bleeder valve about 1/2-turn counterclockwise;
brake fluid will flow from bleeder valve and through tub-
ing. When brake lever/pedal has moved 1/2 to 3/4 of its
full range of travel, close bleeder valve (clockwise). Allow
brake lever/pedal to return slowly to its released position.
5.
Repeat Steps 2-4 until all air bubbles are purged.
6.
Tighten brake caliper bleeder valves (metric) to 3-5 ft-lbs
(4-7 Nm).
7.
Verify master cylinder fluid level as described in Step 2.
8.
Attach covers to master cylinder reservoirs.
a.
Tighten screws on front master cylinder reservoir to
9-13
in-lbs
(1.0-1.5 Nm).
b.
Tighten cap on rear master cylinder reservoir
securely.
c.
Remove cover from molded-in-color surfaces and
right handlebar switches.
Figure 1-9. Rear Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve
6746
Bleeder Valve
(metric)
Figure 1-10. Front Master Cylinder
Figure 1-11. Checking Brake Fluid (Switch shown
uncovered for clarity)
6735
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2
1
1.
Cover Screws (2)
2.
Banjo Bolt (metric)
Molded Boss
b0613x2x
Fluid Level
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