KYMCO XCITING 500, Service Manual

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16
. BRAKE SYSTEM
16-8
XCITING 500
8. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever
limit has been reached, then release the
lever.
9. Repeat steps (5) to (7) until all the air
bubbles have disappeared from the fluid.
10. Tighten the bleed screw.
Torque: 6 N•m (0.6 kgf•m, 4.3 lbf•ft)
12. Add brake fluid to the proper level and
install the master cylinder reservoir cap
and diaphragm.
Air bleeding steps (combination brake):
The combination brake system air bleeding is
the same manner as that of the front brake
one.
Bleed the air from the rear side (rear caliper)
and then the front side (right front caliper and
delay valve).
Tighten the bleed screw.
Torque: 6 N•m (0.6 kgf•m, 4.3 lbf•ft)
If bleeding is difficult, it may be
necessary to let the brake fluid settle for
a few hours.
Repeat the bleeding procedure when the
tiny bubbles in the system have
disappeared.
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Check the operation of the brake after
bleeding the brake system.
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If bleeding is difficult, it may be
necessary to let the brake fluid settle for
a few hours.
Repeat the bleeding procedure when the
tiny bubbles in the system have
disappeared.
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Rear Caliper Air Bleed Screw
Clear Hose