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2. Depress the brake pedal several times to check for
a firm brake. If the brake is not firm, the system
must be bled.
3. To bleed the brake system, use the following pro-
cedure.
A. Remove the cover and fill the reservoir with
DOT 4 Brake Fluid.
B. Install and secure the cover; then slowly
depress the brake pedal several times.
C. Remove the protective cap, install one end of a
clear hose onto one FRONT bleeder screw, and
direct the other end into a container; then while
holding slight pressure on the brake pedal, open
the bleeder screw and watch for air bubbles.
Close the bleeder screw before releasing the
brake pedal. Repeat this procedure until no air
bubbles are present.
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NOTE: During the bleeding procedure, watch the
reservoir very closely to make sure there is always
a sufficient amount of brake fluid. When the level
falls below MIN, refill the reservoir before the
bleeding procedure is continued. Failure to main-
tain a sufficient amount of fluid in the reservoir will
result in air in the system.
D. At this point, perform steps B and C on the
other FRONT bleeder screw; then move to the
REAR bleeder screw and follow the same pro-
cedure.
E. Repeat steps B and C until the brake pedal is
firm.
4. Carefully check the entire hydraulic brake system
that all hose connections are tight, the bleed
screws are tight, the protective caps are installed,
and no leakage is present.
INSPECTING HOSES
Carefully inspect the hydraulic brake hoses for cracks
or other damage. If found, the brake hoses must be
replaced.
CHECKING/REPLACING PADS
The clearance between the brake pads and brake discs
is adjusted automatically as the brake pads wear. The
only maintenance that is required is replacement of the
brake pads when they show excessive wear. Check the
thickness of each of the brake pads as follows.
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
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3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
NOTE: The brake pads should be replaced as a
set.
! CAUTION
This hydraulic brake system is designed to use DOT
4 brake fluid only. If brake fluid must be added, care
must be taken as brake fluid is very corrosive to
painted surfaces.
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