Air Bleeding - Honda CX650C 1983 Shop Manual

AIR Bb.EED VALVE
A!R I%L.EEDING
NOTE
e
Check the fluid level often while bleeding
the brakes to prevent air from being
pumped into the system.
e
Use only DOT 3 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
a
Do not mix brake fluid types and never
reuse the contaminated fluid which has
been pumped out during brake bleeding,
because that would impair the efficiency of
the brake system.
BB
When using a brake bleeding tool, follow
the manufacturer's operation instructions.
Pump the brake lever to bring the caliper pads in
contact with the disc.
Remove the master cylinder cap and fill the
reservoir to near full.
Connect the Mityvac Brake Bleeder No. 6860 or
equivalent to the bleed valve.
Pump the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed valve.
Add fluid when the fluid level in the master cylinder
reservoir is low.
Repeatthe above procedures until air bubbles do
not appear in the plastic hose.
NOTE
I f air i s entering the bleeder from around the
bleed valve threads. Seal threads with teflon
tape.
If a brake bleeder is not available, perform the
following procedure.
1
)
Squeeze the brake lever, open the bleed valve 1 / 2
turn and then close the valve.
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the brake lever until
valve has been closed.
2) Release the brake lever slowly and wait several
seconds after it reaches the end of
i t s
travel.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until bubbles cease to appear
in the fluid a t the end of the hose.
MITYVAC BRAKE BLEEDER OR
EQUIVALENT
Date of Issue: December,
1982
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HONBA MOTOR
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