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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
EAS30634
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake pads.
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• Rear brake pad
Wear indicators “1” almost touch the brake
disc Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-50.
EAS30635
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holder
Loose Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” on page 4-38.
EAS30636
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSE
1. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders
Loose connection Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” on page 4-50.
EAS30893
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
WARNING
EWA14000
Always bleed the brake system when the
brake related parts are removed.
NOTICE
ECA18050
• Bleed the brake system in the following or-
der.
• 1st step: Front brake calipers
• 2nd step: Rear brake caliper
WARNING
EWA15740
Bleed the ABS whenever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
• Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
the brake master cylinder reservoir to overflow.
• When bleeding the ABS, make sure that there
is always enough brake fluid before applying
the brake. Ignoring this precaution could allow
air to enter the ABS, considerably lengthening
the bleeding procedure.
• If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let
the brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat
the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles
in the hose have disappeared.
1. Bleed:
•ABS
a. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to
the proper level with the specified brake flu-
id.
b. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir
diaphragm.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose “1” tightly to
the bleed screw “2”.