• rear brake hose
Cracks/wear/damage
ĺ
Replace.
3. Check:
• brake hose clamps
Loosen
ĺ
Tighten.
4. Hold the machine in an upright position and
apply the rear brake.
5. Check:
• brake hose
Apply the brake lever times.
Fluid leakage
ĺ
Replace the hose or pipe.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” in chapter 6.
6. Install:
• front fender
• seat
Refer to “SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK”.
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE
1. Remove:
• seat
• front fender
Refer to “SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK”.
2. Check:
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS
1. Check:
• brake pads
Wear indicators almost touch the brake disc
ĺ
Replace the brake pads as a set.
Refer to “REAR BRAKE” in chapter 6.
2. Operate the rear brake lever.
Brake pad wear limit
1.0 mm (0.04 in)
a
a
Bleed the hydraulic brake system when-
ever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE PADS/ CHECKING THE BRAKE
CHK
ADJ
WARNING