9-76 CHASSIS
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
• Place the motorcycle on a level surface and keep the handle-
bars straight.
• Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with the new brake fluid.
N Specification and Classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose to the caliper air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
old brake fluid flows out of the bleeder system.
• Close the caliper air bleeder valve and disconnect a clear
hose. Fill the reservoir with the new fluid to the upper mark of
the reservoir.
! Brake air bleeder valve: 7.5 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
CALIPER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
• Drain the brake fluid. (above)
• Disconnect the brake-lock cable. (9-85)
• Disconnect the brake hose.
• Remove the caliper.
• Remove the brake pads. (9-74)
* Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and which has been stored for long peri-
ods of time.
* Bleed air from the brake system.
(2-25)
Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the brake
caliper to catch any spilt brake fluid.
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