4A-6 Brake Control System and Diagnosis:
Rear Brake
Bleed air from the rear brake system as the same
manner of front brake.
• Remove the right frame cover. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
14)”.
NOTE
The only difference of bleeding operation
from the front brake is that the rear master
cylinder is actuated by a pedal.
Tightening torque
Air bleeder valve (Rear): 7.5 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5
lb-ft)
• Fill the reservoir with brake fluid to the upper mark of
the reservoir.
• Install the right frame cover. Refer to “Exterior Parts
Removal and Installation in Section 9D (Page 9D-
14)”.
Brake Fluid Replacement
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CAUTION
!
Handle brake fluid with care: the fluid reacts
chemically with paint, plastic, rubber
materials, etc.
Front Brake
1) Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the
handlebars straight.
2) Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and
diaphragm.
3) Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
4) Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
BF: Brake fluid (DOT 4)
5) Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
6) Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake
lever until the old brake fluid flows out of the brake
system.
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