KYMCO KXR 250, Service Manual

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13
. BRAKE SYSTEM
13-5
Mongoose/KXR 250
BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING
Connect a transparent hose to the bleed
valve and fully apply the brake lever after
continuously pull it several times. Then,
loosen the bleed valve nut to bleed air from
the brake system. Repeat these steps until
the brake system is free of air.
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the brake reservoir cover
Drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic
brake system. (
Ö
13-4)
Remove fluid tube bolt and then disconnect
the fluid tube.
Disconnect the stop light switch wires.
Remove the two master cylinder holder
bolts and remove the master cylinder.
Do not splash brake fluid onto any
rubber, plastic and coated parts. When
working with brake fluid, use shop
towels to cover these parts.
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When removing the brake fluid tube bolt,
be sure to place towels under the tube
and plug the tube end to avoid brake
fluid leakage and contamination.
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When bleeding air from the brake system,
the brake fluid level should be kept over
1/2 of the brake reservoir height.
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Fluid Tube Bolt
Stop Light Switch Wire
Bolts