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CHK
ADJ
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500A)
g. Loosen the bleed screw.
NOTE:
Loosening the bleed screw will release the
pressure and cause the brake levers to contact
the handlebar.
h. Tighten the bleed screw, and then release
the brake lever.
i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all of the air
bubbles have disappeared from the brake
fluid in the plastic hose.
j. Check the operation of the hydraulic unit.
Refer to “[D-6-3-1] Hydraulic unit operation
test 1” in chapter 4.
CAUTION:
Make sure that the main switch is set to
“OFF” before checking the operation of the
hydraulic unit.
k. After operating the ABS, repeat steps (e) to
(i), and then fill the primary circuit with
60 cm
3
(2.11 Imp oz, 2.03 US oz) of the rec-
ommended brake fluid.
l. Tighten the bleed screw to the specified
torque.
m. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper
level with the recommended brake fluid.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL”.
WARNING
After bleeding the ABS, check the brake
operation.
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Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m · kg, 4.3 ft · lb)
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