SE-3 Patroller54
Bleeding Brake Lines
Bleed the brake line after replacing a master cylinder, brake
line, or caliper. Also bleed the brake line if air is in the brake line
or if there is insufficient pressure in the brake lever.
WARNING!
• Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.
• Use a clean funnel when filling the brake fluid reservoir.
• Do not use brake fluid taken from old or already opened
containers.
• Do not mix different fluids.
• Failure to follow these warnings could result in damage to
the brake system, which could cause serious bodily injury
or death if the brake system fails to engage.
Tools Required: Gloves
¼ in. tubing
Empty container
Phillips screwdriver
¼ in. wrench
5 mm hex wrench
Torque wrench
Digital level
Procedure
NOTICE
Assistance is required to perform this procedure.
1. Make sure the SE-3 Patroller is powered off,
unplugged, and the wheels are chocked.
CAUTION!
You can’t bleed the rear brake line with the parking
brake on. Chock the wheels and ensure the SE-3
doesn’t move.
2. Access the Caliper
Front: remove the Front Fender (page 24)
Rear: remove a Rear Wheel (page 30)
3. Using a 5 mm hex wrench, loosen the fasteners
holding the Master Cylinder to the handlebar.
4. Rotate the Master Cylinder until it is level, then
tighten the fasteners again.
5. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the cover of the
Master Cylinder.
6. Pour brake fluid (DOT 4 only) into the Master Cylinder
until it reaches the FILL line.
NOTICE
Be careful not to drip brake fluid on the SE-3 Patroller.
7. Fit one end of the tubing over the bleeder valve on the
Caliper. Place the other end in an empty container.
See Figure 69.
Figure 69: Bleeding the Front Brake Line
Figure 70: Bleeding the Rear Brake Line
Brakes
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