Suzuki RA410, Manual

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AIR BLEEDING OF BRAKE SYSTEM
Bleeding operation is necessary to remove air whenever it entered
hydraulic brake system.
Hydraulic lines of brake system are based on the diagonal split sys-
tem. When a brake pipe or hose was disconnected at the wheel,
bleeding operation must be performed at both ends of the line of
the removed pipe or hose. When any joint part of the master cylin-
der of other joint part between the master cylinder and each brake
(wheel) was removed, the hydraulic brake system must be bled at
all 4 wheel brakes.
NOTE:
Perform bleeding operation starting with wheel cylinder far-
thest from master cylinder and then at front caliper of the
same brake line. Do the same on the other brake line.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid is extremely damaging to paint. If fluid should
accidentally touch painted surface, immediately wipe
fluid from paint and clean painted surface.
Right brake
caliper Right wheel
cylinder
2 (1)
Left brake
caliper Left wheel
cylinder
(2) 1
FRONT REAR
1) Fill master cylinder reservoir with brake fluid and keep at least
one-half full of fluid during bleeding operation.
2) Remove bleeder plug cap.
Attach a vinyl tube (1) to bleeder plug, and insert the other end
into container (2).
3) Depress brake pedal several times, and then while holding it de-
pressed, loosen bleeder plug about one-third to one-half turn.
4) When fluid pressure in cylinder is almost depleted, retighten
bleeder plug.
5) Repeat this operation until there are no more air bubbles in hy-
draulic line.
5-10 BRAKES