Yamaha XVS6501997 - Brake Hose Inspection; Air Bleeding (Hydraulic Brake System)

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BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION
AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM)
INSP
ADJ
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EB304060
BRAKE HOSE INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
S Brake hose(s)
Cracks/wear/damage  Replace.
2. Check:
S Brake hose clamp(s)
Loose  Tighten.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front or rear brake.
4. Check:
S Brake hose(s)
Activate the brake lever several times.
Brake fluid leakage  Replace the faulty
hose.
Refer to “FRONT BRAKE” in CHAPTER 6.
EB304070
AIR BLEEDING (HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM)
Bleed the brake system whenever:
D the system is disassembled
D a brake hose is loosened or removed
D the brake fluid level is very low
D brake operation is faulty
If the brake system is not properly bled, a
loss of braking performance may occur.
1. Bleed:
S Brake system
Air bleeding steps:
a. Fill the reservoir with the proper brake fluid.
b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to spill
any fluid or allow the reservoir to overflow.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose
1
tightly to the
caliper bleed screw
2
.
d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly apply the brake lever several times.
f. Pull the lever in. Hold the lever in position.