Suzuki drz 400E Service Manual

CHASSIS 6-47
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bar 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: DOT 4
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 the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the in-
spection window.
Bleed air from the brake system.
( 2-19 and 2-20)
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by remov-
ing the brake hose union bolt 1 and allow the brake fluid to
drain into a suitable receptacle.
Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts 2.
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 sys-
tem 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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Suzuki drz 400E Specifications

General

Displacement	398 cc
Compression Ratio	12.2:1
Ignition	Electronic ignition (CDI)
Transmission	5-speed constant mesh
Rear Suspension	Link type, coil spring, oil damped
Front Tire	80/100-21
Rear Tire	110/100-18
Engine Type	4-stroke, DOHC
Bore x Stroke	90.0 mm x 62.6 mm
Fuel System	Mikuni BSR36 carburetor
Front Brakes	Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc
Fuel Tank Capacity	10.0 L (2.6 US gallons)
Overall Width	825mm (32.5 inches)
Ground Clearance	315 mm (12.4 in)
Seat Height	935 mm (36.8 in.)
Curb Weight	138 kg (304 lbs)
Dry Weight	119 kg (262 lbs.)