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BRAKE SYSTEM
Changing the front brake fluid
Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid causes skin irritation.
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Keep brake fluid out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and safety glasses.
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Do not allow brake fluid to come into contact with the skin, the eyes or clothing.
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Consult a doctor immediately if brake fluid has been swallowed.
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Rinse the affected area with plenty of water in the event of contact with the skin.
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Rinse eyes thoroughly with water immediately and consult a doctor if brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes.
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If brake fluid spills on to your clothing, change the clothing.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with the applicable
regulations.
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Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Cover the painted parts.
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Remove screws
O.
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Remove cover
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with membrane.
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Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill
with fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000) (
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p. 225)
Brake fluid DOT 4 (
ll!;!
p. 220)
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Mount bleeder cover
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Bleeder cover (00029013005) (
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p. 223)
Connect the bleeding device.
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Bleeding device (00029013100) (
ll!;!
p. 223)
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Open shut-off valve
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Follow the operating instructions of the bleeding device.
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Ensure that the inflation pressure is correctly set at pressure gauge f). If neces
sary, adjust the inflation pressure at pressure regulator@).
Guideline
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Inflation pressure
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2 ... 2.5 bar (29 ... 36 psi)