Checking The Rear Brake Hose; Bleeding The Hydraulic Brake System - Yamaha TMAX XP530E-A 2017 Service Manual

brake hoses and brake hose holders.
1. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear  Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holder
Loose  Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the front
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage  Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" on page 4-40.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE HOSE

1. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear  Replace.
2. Check:
• Brake hose holders
Loose connection  Tighten the holder bolt.
3. Hold the vehicle upright and apply the rear
brake several times.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Brake fluid leakage  Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "REAR BRAKE" on page 4-53.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
EWA14000
WARNING
Always bleed the brake system when the
brake related parts are removed.
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NOTICE
• Bleed the brake system in the following or-
der.
• 1st step: Front brake calipers
• 2nd step: Rear brake caliper
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WARNING
Bleed the ABS whenever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected or
replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
TIP
• Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
the brake master cylinder reservoir to overflow.
• When bleeding the ABS, make sure that there
is always enough brake fluid before applying
the brake. Ignoring this precaution could allow
air to enter the ABS, considerably lengthening
the bleeding procedure.
• 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 hose have disappeared.
1. Bleed:
• ABS
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a. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the
proper level with the specified brake fluid.
b. Install the brake master cylinder reservoir di-
aphragm.
c. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to the
bleed screw "2".
A. Front brake caliper
B. Rear brake caliper
d. Place the other end of the hose into a con-
tainer.
e. Slowly apply the brake several times.
f. Fully squeeze the brake lever and hold it in
position.
g. Loosen the bleed screw.
TIP
Loosening the bleed screw will release the pres-
sure and cause the brake lever to contact the
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1
2
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