5-12 CHASSIS
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bars straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Remove as much old brake fluid as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
) Specification and classification: DOT4
• Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect a clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the
inspection window.
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& Air bleeder valve: 7.5 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEM-
BLY
• Remove the brake hose union bolt
1 and allow the brake
fluid to drain into a suitable receptacle.
• Remove the brake caliper
2.
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Bleed air from the brake system. (! 2-15)
* Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing or which has been stored for long period of
time, otherwise serious damage to the brake system
will result.
* Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose
and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage.
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