HYOSUNG TE 450 Service Manual page 168

7-15 CHASSIS
◉ ◉ BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
● Place the vehicle on a level surface and keep the
handlebar straight.
● Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and
diaphragm.
● Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
● Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
Specification and classification : DOT 4
● Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and
insert the other end of the hose into a receptacle.
● Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake
lever until the old brake fluid is completely out of
the brake system.
● Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the
clear hose. Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid
to the upper end of the inspection window.
Brake air bleeder valve
: 9~14 N∙ ∙ m (0.9~1.4 kgf∙ ∙ m)
CAUTION
� � Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previ-
ous servicing or stored for long periods.
� � Bleed air from the brake system.
(Refer to page 2-17)
◉ ◉ BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL
AND DISASSEMBLY
● Remove the front wheel. (Refer to page 7-8)
● Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper
by removing the brake hose union bolt ①
allow the brake fluid to drain into a suitable recep-
tacle.
● Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake
caliper mounting bolts ② .
● Remove the brake pads. (Refer to page 7-14)
WARNING
Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe run-
ning and discolor painted surfaces. Check the
brake hose, brake pipe and hose joints for cracks
and leakage of brake fluid.
and
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②