KS Motorcycles K-LIGHT125, Maintenance Manual

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5.5.8 Replacement and filling of brake fluid
WARNING
Use only the prescribed brake fluid. Other types of
brake fluid may damage the rubber seal, thus
causing leakage and degrading the braking
performance. Use the same brand of brake fluid in
the process of adding brake fluid. Brake fluid must
not be the mixture of different brands, because it
may cause dangerous chemical reactions and also
degrade braking performance.
When adding brake fluid, be careful not to allow any
water to enter the container. Water will
significantly reduce the boiling point of liquid, and it
may cause the formation of vapor bubbles.king
performance.
5.5.8.1 Replacement and filling of front brake fluid
●Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap bolt [A],
and remove reservoir cap and reservoir washer.
●Loosen the bleed screw of slave pump of front brake
[B], and vacuumize from the bleed screw using a
vacuum pump to pump the brake fluid completely.
●Add new brake fluid to master cylinder reservoir,
keep the brake fluid in the reservoir not less than 1/3 of
its volume, and pull the brake lever for several times
quickly, and lock the bleed screw of slave cylinder [B].
○Operate the brake lever and feel. If you feel that it is
softer than before, please repeat the above actions to
refill.
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