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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE SHOES/CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
HOSE/BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
EAS00126
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE SHOES
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• wear indicator
1
Reaches the wear limit line
2
→
Replace
the brake shoes as a set.
Refer to “REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE” in
chapter 6.
1
2
EAS00129
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1. Check:
• brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear
→
Replace.
2. Check:
• brake hose holder
Loose connection
→
Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake several times.
4. Check:
• brake hose
Brake fluid leakage
→
Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” in chapter 6.
EAS00133
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
WARNING
_
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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