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INSP
ADJ
BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION/
AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)
BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION
1.Remove:
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Front carrier
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Front fender
Refer to “FENDER AND FUEL TANK”.
2.Inspect:
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Brake hoses
1
Cracks/wear/damage
→
Replace.
3.Check:
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Brake hose clamp
Loosen
→
Tighten.
4.Hold the machine in an upright position and
apply the front or rear brake.
5.Check:
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Brake hoses
Active the brake lever several times.
Fluid leakage
→
Replace the hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE”.
6.Install:
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Front fender
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Front carrier
Refer to “FENDER AND FUEL TANK”.
AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM)
WARNING
Bleed the brake system if:
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The system has been disassembled.
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A brake hose or brake pipe have been
loosened or removed.
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The brake fluid has been very low.
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The brake operation has been faulty.
A loss of braking performance may occur if
the brake system is not properly bled.