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Servicing Your Honda 119
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Brakes
The hydraulic disc brakes (front) and single mechanical drum brake
(rear) on your ATV dissipate heat generated by the friction of the
brake pads on the disc (front) and the brake shoes on the drums
(rear) as the wheels are slowed.
Hydraulic Disc Front Brake
As the front brake pads wear, brake fluid level will drop. A leak in the
system will also cause the level to drop.
There are no adjustments to perform, but fluid level and pad wear
must be inspected periodically. The system must be inspected
frequently to ensure there are no fluid leaks.
If the brake lever freeplay does not feel within the normal range
while riding, check the brake pads for wear (page 122).
Worn pads should be replaced. If the pads are not worn beyond the
recommended limit, there is probably air in the brake system. See
your dealer to have the air bled from the system.
Mechanical Drum Rear Brake
If the clutch lever/parking brake lever or brake pedal freeplay does
not feel within the normal range while riding, check the brake shoes
for wear (page 125).
The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid, or any
brake fluid of equal quality and performance. Use fresh brake fluid
from a sealed container. Be sure to read the label before opening the
sealed container. An opened container may be contaminated or may
have absorbed moisture from the air.
Brake Fluid Recommendation
brake fluid Honda DOT 4 Brake Fluid
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