Honda CB HORNET 160R 2015 Shop Manual page 249

If a brake bleeder is not available then use the following
steps:
Do not mix Fill the reservoir with DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid from a
different types of
sealed container.
fluid. These are
Connect a bleed hose to the front brake caliper bleed valve.
not compatible
STEP 1: Pressurize the system with the brake lever until
STEP 2: Squeeze the brake lever, open the bleed valve ¼ turn
and then close the valve.
NOTE:
• Do not release the lever until the bleed valve has been
closed.
If an automatic refill system is not used, add brake fluid
•
when the fluid level in the reservoir is low.
Check the fluid level often while bleeding the brakes to
•
prevent air from being pumped into the system.
• If air is entering the bleeder from around the bleed valve
threads, seal the threads with teflon tape.
Repeat steps 1. and 2. until air bubbles do not appear in
the bleed hose.
After bleeding the air completely, tighten the brake caliper
bleed valve to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 5.4 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.0 lbf·ft)
COMBI BRAKE SYSTEM (CBS)
Combine brake system (page 14-3) consist of two individual
hydraulic circuit, the front brake line and CBS line.
• Front brake line - Bleeding procedure same as front
brake non CBS
• Rear brake line and CBS brake line - Bleeding
procedure follow the below process
Note: Always bleed the rear brake line first before bleeding
the CBS brake line.
REAR BRAKE
If a brake bleeder/automatic refill system is available
then use the following steps:
Connect the automatic refill system to the reservoir, follow
the manufacturer's operation instruction.
Connect the commercially available brake bleeder to the
Rear bleed valve.
Perform the bleeding procedure until the system is
completely flushed/ bleed.
After bleeding the air completely, tighten the brake caliper
bleed valve to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 5.4 N.m (0.6 kgf.m, 4.0 lbf.ft)
lever resistance is felt.
CBS NON CBS
BLEED
HOSE
BLEED VALVE
BLEED HOSE
BRAKE SYSTEM
BLEED
HOSE
BLEED VALVE
BLEED VALVE
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