Husqvarna 2009 TE 250, Workshop Manual

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L.8 Part. N. 8000 H0368 (09-2008)
BRAKES
Bleeding the rear breaking system
The braking system must be bled when, due to air in the circuit, the pedal stroke is
long and spongy.
To bleed the system:
- Remove the reservoir cover (A) (21 mm wrench) rubber boot and top up with (DOT
4) brake fluid.
- Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleed valve (1) on the caliper and turn the other
end of the hose into a container.
- Depress the pedal (2) and keep it full down.
- Loosen the bleed union letting out fluid (at first, only air will come out), then, closing
the union slightly.
- Release the pedal and wait for a few seconds before repeating the operation until
only fluid come out of the tube.
- Close the bleed union to the prescribed torque and check the fluid level (B) inside
the reservoir before reassemblle the cap (1). If the bleeding operation has be done
correctly, the pedal will have no mushy feel. If not, repeat the
operation.
During the bleed operation the fluid level inside the reservoir must never
be lower than the minimum level.
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
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