8 | Checks and servicing during operation
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User and maintenance manual
Proceed as follows:
a)
Secure the kart in a horizontal position.
b)
Remove the screw plugs of the brake circuits at the main brake cylinder.
c)
Screw the brake bleeder kit (prod. no.1086) into the filling nozzle and fill the system with DOT 5 Silicone
brake fluid.
d)
Open the shut-off valve and repeatedly push down the brake pedal to bring the fluid level in the main brake
cylinder to the min. filling mark in the sight glass.
e)
Place the collecting vessel under the rear bleeder screw of the brake circuit.
f)
Open the first bleeder screw, push down the brake pedal and close the bleeder screw before releasing the
brake pedal.
Repeat this procedure until the escaping brake fluid is free of bubbles (ensure that there is a sufficient brake
fluid supply).
g)
Complete the same procedure with the other three bleeder screws.
h)
The brake circuits must be bleed twice.
After the second bleeding procedure at all bleeder screws, the brake system is properly bled.
i)
When the first brake circuit has been bled, close the shut-off valve, remove the brake bleeder kit and seal
the brake circuit with the screw plug.
j)
Bleed the second brake circuit.
This process might take longer, as the pedal travel is shorter after the first brake circuit has been bled.
Both brake circuits are now bled.
k)
Repeatedly actuate the brake pedal until there is a discernible brake pressure.
l)
Check the filling level and top up brake fluid, if necessary.
With new brake pads, the level should be halfway between the recommended and the maximum filling level.
Never let the brake fluid level drop below the minimum filling mark.
The brake system is now bled.
