Buell 2006LIGHTNING MODELS, Service Manual

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1-18 2006 Buell Lightning: Maintenance
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Bleeding Rear Brake
NOTE
Hydraulic brake fluid bladder-type pressure equipment can be
used to fill the brake master cylinder through the bleeder
valve if master cylinder reservoir cover is removed to prevent
pressurization.
1. See Figure 1-9. With motorcycle in upright position,
install end of plastic tubing over rear caliper bleeder
valve; place other end in a clean container.
CAUTION
D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage painted and molded-in
color surfaces it comes in contact with. Always use cau-
tion and protect surfaces from spills whenever brake
work is performed. Failure to comply can result in cos-
metic damage. (00239a)
2. See Figure 1-10. Remove cap and gasket from rear mas-
ter cylinder reservoir.
3. Add D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID to master cylinder reservoir
with motorcycle upright (not on sidestand). Bring fluid
level between upper and lower marks on reservoir.
NOTE
Do not reuse brake fluid.
4. Slowly depress and release brake pedal several times to
build up hydraulic pressure, then hold brake pedal in the
depressed position.
5. While holding brake pedal in the depressed position,
open bleeder valve about 1/2-turn counterclockwise.
Brake fluid will flow from bleeder valve and through tub-
ing into clean container. When brake pedal has moved
1/2 to 3/4 of its full range of travel, close bleeder valve
(clockwise). Allow brake pedal to return slowly to its
released position.
6. Repeat steps 5-6 until all air bubbles are purged.
7. Tighten rear caliper bleeder valve (metric) to 36-60 in-
lbs (4-7 Nm).
8. Verify master cylinder fluid level as described in step 3.
9. Install cover on master cylinder reservoir and tighten cap
securely.
Figure 1-9. Rear Caliper Bleeder Valve
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Figure 1-10. Rear Master Cylinder Reservoir
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