Husqvarna 2009 TE 250, Workshop Manual, Page: 265 / 412

L.7 Part. N. 8000 H0368 (09-2008)
BRAKES
Front braking system bleeding (SMR)
The braking system must be bleed when, due to air in the circuit, the lever stroke is
long and spongy.
Regarding the front braking system, first proceed to bleed the upper braking system
control (bleeding valve 1), then the brake caliper (bleeding valve 1A).
In both cases, proceed as follows:
- Remove the rubber cap on the bleeding valve (1) or (1A).
- Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleeding valve on the brake caliper and turn the
other end of the hose into a container (make sure that the end of the hose is
submerged in brake fluid during the entire bleeding operation).
- Remove fluid reservoir cap (2), the rubber and fill the reservoir with fresh brake fluid.
- Open the bleeding valve and pump with brake lever (3) several times until the fluid,
clear and without bubbles, comes out of the hose: now close the bleeding valve.
- Restore the brake fluid level (A) then reassemble the rubber and the fluid reservoir
cap (2).
During the bleed operation the fluid level inside the reservoir must
never be lower than the minimum level.
As the braking fluid is a very corrosive substance, in the case it comes
in contact with your eyes wash them abundantly with water.
During the bleeding of the braking circuit keep the handlebar turned
leftwards. This is the way to lift pump tank and to make easier the bleeding of
the braking system.
As the bleeding operation does not fully eliminate the air inside the
circuit, the small quantity of air remaining inside will be eliminated after a
short time of use of the brake. In this case however, the action of the lever will
be harder and the stroke shorter.
Should the motorcycle, due to a fall during a competition or shop
repairs, show some elasticity of the brake lever stroke, with a subsequent
braking efficiency decrease, you’ll to repeat the circuit bleeding as above
described.
Bleeding valve tightening torque: 12÷16 Nm/ 1,2÷1,6 Kgm/ 8.7÷11.6 ft-lb