Nogueira SILONOG-F, Insruction Manual

Page: 43 / 115

Instructions Manual
43
PROTECTOR
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
Bleeding the brake system consists of leaving a
small quantity of fluid to leave the system, and also
getting rid of the air in the circuit. When there is air
in the system, the brake might not work properly,
and then this procedure is extremely important.
Necessary Material:
ƒ
A piece of plastic hose (Approximately 50cm
length), with diameter corresponding to the brake
bleeder nipple.
ƒ
A clean recipient.
ƒ
Brake Fluid (new).
Procedure for the exchange:
Put the machine on a flat, levelled surface.
Always start the bleeding by the wheel which is
farthest to the pump.
C
B
6.
Open the pump meter (B).
7.
Activate the lever (C) from the pump several
times, until all the fluid is expelled.
8.
Fill up the pump with new fluid.
9.
Activate the lever from the pump several times,
until the bleeder releases new fluid.
10.
Close the bleeder.
11.
After the exchange, bleed the system,
according to instructions as follows. This
procedure is necessary to ensure a perfect
functioning of the brakes.
BLEEDER