Periodic Maintenance
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
Warning:
Bleed the brake system if any of the following have occurred.
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The system has been disassembled.
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The brake hose or brake lines have been loosened or removed.
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The brake fluid has been very low.
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The brake operation has been faulty
1.
Locate the brake fluid reservoir. Clean and remove the Master Cylinder reservoir cap.
2.
Add the proper brake fluid to the reservoir.
3.
The Bleeding process must be performed in the following order, starting with the right rear.
Note: Always start with the caliper that is furthest from the master cylinder. Failure
to follow the procedure in this order may lead to improper brake bleeding causing
the brakes to feel “soft” or malfunction.
4.
Connect a clear ¼” I.D. plastic hose (1) to the caliper bleed screw ( 2).
5.
Place the other end of the hose into a suitable catch container.
6.
Place an 8mm box wrench on the bleeder valve. Ensure there is enough room to rotate the
box wrench to the left to open the bleeder valve.