Honda SH300I 2006, Manual

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HYDRAULIC BRAKE
17-10
REAR (COMBINED) BRAKE FLUID FILL-
ING/AIR BLEEDING
• Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
• Do not mix different types of fluid. There are not
compatible.
BRAKE FLUID FEEDING
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to
the front caliper lower bleed valve.
• Check the fluid level often while bleeding to pre-
vent air from being pumped into the system.
• When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the
manufacturer’s operating instructions.
• If air is entering the bleeder from around the
bleed valve threads, seal the threads with teflon
tape.
• It is not a problem if the fluid flowing out of the
bleed valve contains air bubbles because the
lines will be bled in later steps ("Air Bleeding").
1. Operate the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed
valve.
If an automatic refill system is not used, add fluid
when the fluid level in the reservoir is low.
2. Perform above feeding procedure until sufficient
amount of the fluid flows out of the caliper bleed
valve.
Close the bleed valve.
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to
the rear caliper bleed valve.
Repeat step 1 and 2 for rear caliper bleed valve.
Next perform the air bleeding without using a brake
bleeder tool.
BRAKE BLEEDER
FRONT LOWER
BLEED VALVE
BRAKE BLEEDER
REAR BLEED VALVE