Honda CX500 1978 Shop Manual page 30

HONDA
INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENT
CXSOO
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
Check the fluid level with the fluid reservoir
parallel with the ground.
the reservoir by the system pressure
pumped up by the operation of the brake
lever.
Avoid spilling fluid on painted surfaces.
Place a rag over the fuel tank whenever
the system is serviced.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Remove the bleeder valve dust cap.
Connect a bleed hose and place one end in a
clean container.
Loosen the caliper bleeder valve and pump up
the system pressure by operating the brake
leverlpedal.
Stop operating the leverlpedal when no fluid is
flowing out of the bleeder valve.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING
the brake, to prevent air from being
pumped into the system.
Do not mix different brands of fluid since
Close the bleeder valve, fill the reservoir, and
install the diaphragm.
To prevent piston overtravel and brake fluid
seepage, keep a
20
mm space between the lever
and the handlebar grip when bleeding the front
brake system.
Pump up the system pressure with the lever
until there are no air bubbles in the fluid
flowing out of the reservoir small hole (until
lever resistance is felt).
AIR BLEEDING
Pull the brake lever all the way back t o the
handlebar grip. Screw out the bleeder valve
about
112
turn, and retighten.
NOTE
Do not release the lever until the bleeder
valve has been closed.
Release the lever gradually and wait for several
seconds after i t reaches the end of its travel.
Repeat the above steps until there are no air
bubbles in the fluid flowing out of the bleeder
valve.
Fill the reservoir up t o the UPPER FLUID
LEVEL.
Check the entire system for leaks by operating
the lever.
BRAKE FLUID DOT-3
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BLEEDER V A L V E
NEVER
REUSE
maim
1
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rofrraminated brake disc or w d s
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reduces stopping power. Replace con-
taminated pads, and clean a contaminated
Date of Issue: January, 1978
OHONDA MOTOR CO.. LTD.