13/BRAKE SYSTEM
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Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
13.6
Changing the front brake fluid
Warning
Skin irritation
Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never user DOT 5 brake fluid! This is based on silicone oil and is colored purple. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for
DOT 5 brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
.
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Remove cover
with membrane
.
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Draw the used brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill in
new brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000) (
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Pull off dust cap
and connect a conventional suction device (workshop equip-
ment).
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Loosen bleeder screw
and draw out the used brake fluid.
Info
During suction, ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is always filled with a
sufficient amount of new brake fluid.
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Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the suction device and attach the dust cap.
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Add brake fluid to level
.
Guideline
Dimension
(brake fluid level below
top edge of container)
5 mm (0.2 in)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten the screws.
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Activate the hand brake lever until you feel a firm pressure point.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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