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TE 250R - 310R 2013 I.E. / TE 310R 2013 I.E. USA
TC 250R 2013 - TC 250R 2013 I.E. USA
TXC 250R - 310R 2013 I.E. USA
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BRAKES
Workshop Manual Ed. 07-2012
Bleeding the rear braking system
A long travel and mushy feel of the brake pedal indicate that there is air
in the system and the brake needs bleeding.
Bleeding procedure is as follows:
- Remove the protection cap and connect a clear hose to the bleed valve (1)
of the calliper. Insert the other end of the hose in a container.
- Remove reservoir cap (A) (21 mm wrench) and diaphragm and fill with fluid
(DOT 4).
- Press the pedal (2) fully down.
- With the lowered pedal (2), loosen the bleed valve (1) so the fluid can come
out of the small tube (initially only air will come out), then close the valve (1)
always keeping the pedal lowered, then release the pedal.
- Top up the fluid level, wait a few seconds, then repeat a few times the proce
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dure described in the line above until the liquid comes out of the transparent
hose without bubbles.
- Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque and check fluid level (B) in the
reservoir before refitting the cap (A). If the bleeding procedure was performed
correctly, the pedal will no longer have that mushy feel. If not so, repeat the
procedure.
Fluid level inside the reservoir shall never drop below the minimum
notch during the bleeding procedure.
Brake fluid is corrosive. In the event of contact with eyes, rinse with
abundant water.
If brake lever or brake pedal feel mush after a fall or a repair result-
ing in loss of braking, bleed the circuit as described above.
Bleed valve tightening torque: 12-16 Nm, 1.2-1.6 Kgm, 8.8-11.8 ft/lb.
