BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURESBASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
Hydraulic disc brake systems use a brake caliper to squeeze the rotors (brake disc) which causes the motorcycle to
stop. Inside the brake caliper are brake pads. e brake pads are the part of the brake system that makes contact,
with the brake rotor. e pads must be checked in accordance with the maintenance schedule for the brake system
as described on page 36. Follow the procedure below to check the brake pad wear. Brake pad wear depends on the
severity of use and track conditions. (Usually, the pads will wear out faster with wet and dirty track conditions.)
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
Because the brake system utilizes uid, any air bubbles inside the brake system will cause you to lose braking
eciency. Air generally enters the brake system when the motorcycle sits unused for long periods of time. Air will
also enter the system if you have a leaking brake hose, brake caliper or master cylinder. A brake system with air
will cause the brake lever and pedal to feel so and spongy. Use the procedure below to bleed air from both the
front and rear brake system.
BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYSTEM
CHECKING BRAKE PADSCHECKING BRAKE PADS
1. Inspect the brake pads (A)(A) at each maintenance
interval through the wheel to determine the
brake pad wear. (More frequently if you do a lot (More frequently if you do a lot
of riding) of riding).
2. If either of the pads are worn down to a
thickness of 1 mm, then both pads MUSTMUST be
replaced.
3. If one side has worn down more extensive than
the other, consult your EGL MotorEGL Motor dealer for a
possible bad brake caliper.
4. If you are unsure how to replace the brake pads,
please contact your nearest EGL MotorEGL Motor dealer for
assistance, or schedule your motorcycle for serviing.
BLEEDING BRAKESBLEEDING BRAKES
1. Clean all dust and dirt from the bleeder screw and remove the rubber screw cap.
2. Slowly pump the brake lever or pedal slowly and rmly 4- 6 times and then hold it (keep it in the (keep it in the
pressed position) pressed position).
3. Using an 8mm bleeder wrench, loosen (-)(-) the bleeder screw (A)(A) located on the brake caliper.
You will see brake uid, and possibly some air will exit out of the bleeder screw.
4. Once the uid has stopped, tighten (+)(+) the bleeder screw and then slowly release the lever or pedal.
5. Repeat steps 2 -4 until all air bubbles have stopped owing from the bleeder screw and only uid
is coming out. e lever/pedal should feel hard and rm when you are complete.
6. If the uid level in the master cylinder is going down, please remember to replenish the uid until the air
bleeding is done.
USE ONLY DOT 4 BRAKE FLUIDUSE ONLY DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID
NOTICE
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