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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE FLUID LEVEL / CHECKING THE
REAR BRAKE PADS/BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
INSP
ADJ
CAUTION:
NOTE:
Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the reservoir. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the brake
fluid and could cause vapor lock.
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any split brake fluid immediately.
In order to ensure a correct reading of the brake
fluid level, make sure that the top of the reser-
voir is horizontal.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
brake pad
Wear indicators
1
almost touch the brake
disc
Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” in chapter 7.
A Front brake
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
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.
