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Maintenance operations
Warning
Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin
or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running
water.
Fill the reservoirs (A) and (B) with specified brake fluid (Sect. C 2,
Caution
During the next operation, the fluid level must remain topped up at all times. The end of the transparent plastic
tubing must remain immersed in the discharged brake fluid at all times.
Operate the brake lever (or pedal) several times to let the fluid reach all points of the circuit and expel any air.
Connect the brake bleeder to the bleed valve (2) or (4).
Note
If you are using a commercial bleeder, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Pump the brake bleeder and slacken the bleed valve (2) or (4). Make sure the level stays above the
MIN
level at all
times.
Repeat the bleeding operation until air bubbles no longer come out of the plastic tube.
Tighten the bleed valve (2) or (4) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3,
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