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2. Compress the brake lever/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 procedure.
A. Remove the cover and fill the reservoir with DOT
4 Brake Fluid.
B. Install and secure the cover; then slowly compress
the brake lever/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 lever/pedal,
open the bleeder screw and watch for air bubbles.
Close the bleeder screw before releasing the brake
lever/pedal. Repeat this procedure until no air
bubbles are present.
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NOTE: During the bleeding procedure, watch the
appropriate reservoir very closely to make sure there
is always a sufficient amount of brake fluid. If low,
refill the reservoir before the bleeding procedure is
continued. Failure to maintain a sufficient amount of
fluid in the reservoir will result in air in the system.
D. Repeat step C until the brake lever/pedal is firm.
E. At this point, perform step B, C, and D on the other
FRONT bleeder screw; then move to the REAR
bleeder screw and follow the same procedure.
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 thick-
ness of each of the brake pads as follows.
1. Remove a front wheel.
2. Measure the thickness of each brake pad.
3. If thickness of either brake pad is less than 1.0 mm
(0.039 in.), the brake pads must be replaced.
CAUTION
Brake fluid that has been drained or bled from the brake
system must NEVER be re-used or severe brake system
corrosion and damage may occur. Always discard used
brake fluid in an appropriate manner.
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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