KYMCO XCITING 500 Service Manual page 278

16
. BRAKE SYSTEM
8. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever
limit has been reached, then release the
lever.
9. Repeat steps (5) to (7) until all the air
bubbles have disappeared from the fluid.
10. Tighten the bleed screw.
Torque: 6 N•m (0.6 kgf•m, 4.3 lbf•ft)
＊
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 system have
disappeared.
12. Add brake fluid to the proper level and
install the master cylinder reservoir cap
and diaphragm.
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Check the operation of the brake after
bleeding the brake system.
Air bleeding steps (combination brake):
The combination brake system air bleeding is
the same manner as that of the front brake
one.
Bleed the air from the rear side (rear caliper)
and then the front side (right front caliper and
delay valve).
Tighten the bleed screw.
Torque: 6 N•m (0.6 kgf•m, 4.3 lbf•ft)
＊
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 system have
disappeared.
Rear Caliper Air Bleed Screw
XCITING 500
Clear Hose
16-8