INSP
ADJUS
AIR BLEEDING (FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM)
i. Repeat steps “e” to “h” until all air
bobbles are removed from the system.
Air bleeding steps:
a. Add appropriate brake fluid to the
reservoir.
b. Install the diaphragm. Take care to
prevent fluid from splattering or reservoir
from overflowing.
c. Connect a clear hose
1
to the caliper
bleeding screw
2
.
d. Place the other end of the hose in a
container.
e. Apply a moderate pressure to the brake
lever.
f. Pull and hold the lever.
g. Loosen the bleeding screw and let the
lever reach its limit.
h. When the lever reaches its limit, tighten
the bleeding screw. Then, loosen the lever.
1. Bleed:
• Brake system
Bleed the brake system if:
• The is dismounted.
• The brake hose is loose or replaced.
• The brake fluid level is too low.
• The brake is malfunctioning.
A hazardous efficiency loss may occur if
the system does not bleed properly.
V
WARNING
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AIR BLEEDING
Bleeding screw
2
:
6N.m (0.6 Kg.m ; 4.3 ft.lb)
2
1
