Yamaha XVS6501997, Service Manual

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BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION
AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)
INSP
ADJ
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EB304060
BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
S
Brake hose(s)
Cracks / wear / damage
Replace.
2. Check:
S
Brake hose clamp(s)
Loose
Tighten.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front or rear brake.
4. Check:
S
Brake hose(s)
Activate the brake lever several times.
Brake fluid leakage
Replace the faulty
hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” in CHAPTER 6.
EB304070
AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM)
Bleed the brake system whenever:
D
the system is disassembled
D
a brake hose is loosened or removed
D
the brake fluid level is very low
D
brake operation is faulty
If the brake system is not properly bled, a
loss of braking performance may occur.
1. Bleed:
S
Brake system
Air bleeding steps:
a.
Fill the reservoir with the proper brake fluid.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to spill
any fluid or allow the reservoir to overflow.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose 1 tightly to the
caliper bleed screw 2 .
d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever several times.
f. Pull the lever in. Hold the lever in position.