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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE/
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
CHK
ADJ
WARNING
NOTE:
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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSE
1. Check:
S brake hose
1
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
2. Check:
S brake hose clamp
Loose connection Tighten.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front or rear brake.
4. Check:
S brake hose
Activate the brake several times.
Brake fluid leakage Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” in chapter 6.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYS-
TEM
Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenev-
er:
S The system was disassembled.
S A brake hose was loosened or removed.
S The brake fluid level is very low.
S Brake operation is faulty.
S Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
the brake master cylinder reservoir to over-
flow.
S When bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
make sure that there is always enough brake
fluid before applying the brake. Ignoring this
precaution could allow air to enter the hydrau-
lic brake system, considerably lengthening the
bleeding procedure.
S If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let
the brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat
the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles
in the hose have disappeared.
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