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Bleeding Rear Brake
NOTE
Hydraulic brake fluid bladder-type pressure equipment can be
used to fill the brake master cylinder through the bleeder
valve if master cylinder reservoir cover is removed to prevent
pressurization.
1.
See
Figure 1-8.
Install end of plastic tubing over rear cal-
iper bleeder valve; place other end in a clean container.
Stand motorcycle upright.
CAUTION
Cover molded-in-color surfaces and right handlebar
switches and use care when removing brake reservoir
cover and adding D.O.T. 4 brake fluid. Spilling D.O.T. 4
brake fluid on molded-in-color surfaces will result in cos-
metic damage. Spilling brake fluid on switches may ren-
der them inoperative.
2.
Remove seat. See
2.38 SEAT
.
3.
See
Figure 1-9.
Remove cap and gasket from rear mas-
ter cylinder reservoir.
4.
Add D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID to master cylinder reservoir
with motorcycle upright (not on sidestand). Bring fluid
level between upper and lower marks on reservoir.
NOTE
Do not reuse brake fluid.
5.
Depress, release and then hold brake pedal to build up
hydraulic pressure.
6.
Open bleeder valve about 1/2-turn counterclockwise;
brake fluid will flow from bleeder valve and through tub-
ing. When brake pedal has moved 1/2 to 3/4 of its full
range of travel, close bleeder valve (clockwise). Allow
brake pedal to return slowly to its released position.
7.
Repeat steps 5-6 until all air bubbles are purged.
8.
Tighten rear caliper bleeder valves (metric) to 36-60 in-
lbs (4-7 Nm).
9.
Verify master cylinder fluid level as described in step 4.
10. Attach covers to master cylinder reservoirs and tighten
cap on rear master cylinder reservoir securely.
1
WARNING
1
WARNING
After installing seat, pull upward on front of seat to be
sure it is locked in position. If seat is loose, it could shift
during vehicle operation and startle the rider, causing
loss of control which could result in death or serious
injury.
11. Install seat. See
2.38 SEAT
.
Figure 1-8. Rear Caliper Bleeder Valve
Figure 1-9. Rear Master Cylinder Reservoir
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