Yamaha 1999 XVS1100, Service Manual

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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYS-
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Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
the system was disassembled,
a brake hose was loosened or removed,
the brake fluid level is very low,
brake operation is faulty.
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
the brake master cylinder reservoir or brake
fluid reservoir to overflow.
When bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
make sure that there is always enough brake
fluid before applying the brake. Ignoring this
precaution could allow air to enter the hydrau-
lic brake system, considerably lengthening the
bleeding procedure.
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 hose have disappeared.
1. Stand the motorcycle on alevel surface.
Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand.
Make sure that the motorcycle is upright.
2. Bleed:
hydraulic brake system
a. Add the recommended brake fluid to the
proper level.
b. Install the diaphragm (brake master cylinder
reservoir or brake fluid reservoir).
c. Connect a clear plastic hose 1 tightly to the
bleed screw 2 .
A : Front B : Rear
d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly apply the brake several times.
f. Fully squeeze the brake lever or fully de-
press the brake pedal and hold it in position.
g. Loosen the bleed screw.
This will release the tension and cause the
brake lever to contact the throttle grip or the
brake pedal to fully extend.