Honda NC700 2012, Service Manual

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MAINTENANCE
BRAKE FLUID
Spilled fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
• Do not mix different types of fluid, as they are not
compatible with each other.
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the system
when filling the reservoir.
• When the fluid level is low, check the brake pads for
wear (page 3-22).
• A low fluid level may be due to wear of the brake
pads. If the brake pads are worn and caliper pistons
are pushed out, this accounts for a low fluid level. If
the brake pads are not worn and fluid level is low,
check the entire system for leaks (page 3-23).
FRONT BRAKE
Turn the handlebar to the left so that the reservoir is
level and check the front brake fluid level through the
sight glass.
If the level is near the "LOWER" level line [1], fill the
recommended brake fluid.
Remove the following:
– Screws [2]
– Reservoir cover [3]
– Set plate [4]
– Diaphragm [5]
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container to the casting ledge [1].
Install the diaphragm, set plate and reservoir cover.
Install and tighten the cover screws to the specified
torque.
REAR BRAKE
Support the motorcycle on a level surface, and check
the rear brake fluid level.
Check the brake fluid level.
If the level is near the "LOWER" level line [1], fill the
recommended brake fluid.
[3] [2]
[1] [4]/[5]
TORQUE: 1.5 N·m (0.2 kgf·m, 1.1 lbf·ft)
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