BRAKE SYSTEM 16
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Never use DOT 5 brake fluid. It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not
designed for DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint.
Only use clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
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Move the brake reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a hori-
zontal position.
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Cover painted parts.
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Remove screws
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Take off cover@ with the membrane.
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Extract the old brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir using
a syringe and fill with fresh brake fluid.
Syringe (50329050000) (
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p. 296)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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p. 290)
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Mount bleeder cover
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Bleeder cover (00029013002) (
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p. 294)
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Connect the bleeding device.
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Bleeding device (00029013100) (
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p. 294)
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Open shut-off valve
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Follow the instructions in the Owner's Manual of the
bleeding device.
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Ensure that the inflation pressure is set on pressure
gauge 6). Correct the inflation pressure on pressure
regulator
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if necessary.
Guideline
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Inflation pressure
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2 ... 2.5 bar (29 ... 36 psi)
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Pull off protection cap
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of the bleeder screw. Connect the
bleeder bottle hose.
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Bleeding device (00029013100) (
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p. 294)
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Open bleeder screw
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by approx. one half turn.
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Drain until fresh brake fluid emerges in the bleeder
bottle hose without bubbles.
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Tighten the bleeder screw.
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Close shut-off valve
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Open the bleeder screw again until brake fluid stops emerg-
ing.
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