Suzuki LT-A400, Service Manual

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Brake Control System and Diagnosis: 4A-6
4) Loosen the air bleeder valve by turning it a quarter of
a turn so that the brake fluid runs into the receptacle,
this will remove the tension of the brake lever
causing it to touch the handlebar grip.
5) Close the air bleeder valve, pump and squeeze the
lever, and open the valve.
6) Repeat this process until the fluid flowing into the
receptacle no longer contains air bubbles.
NOTE
While bleeding the brake system, replenish
the brake fluid in the reservoir as necessary.
Make sure that there is always some fluid
visible in the reservoir.
7) Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the hose.
Tightening torque
Front brake air bleeder valve: 6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m,
4.5 lb-ft)
8) Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper mark of
the reservoir.
9) Reinstall the reservoir cap.
Brake Fluid Replacement
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CAUTION
!
• Make sure that the vehicle is holded
securely.
• Handle brake fluid with care: the fluid
reacts chemically with paint, plastic,
rubber materials, etc.
1) Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and
diaphragm.
2) Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
3) Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
4) Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
5) Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake
lever until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake
system.
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