Brake Fluid Replacement/Bleeding; Brake Fluid Draining - Honda NX250 1989 Manuals

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/BLEEDING

• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping pov*r. Dis-
card contaminated pads and clean the disc with a high quality
brake degreasing agent.
CAUTION
• Do not let foreign material to enter the system when filling the
reservoir.
Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a
rag over these parts whenever the system is serviced.

BRAKE FLUID DRAINING

With the fluid reservoir parallel to the ground, remove the res-
ervoir cover, set plate and diaphragm.
Connect a bleed hose to the caliper bleed valve.
Loosen the bleed valve and pump the brake lever until no more
fluid flows out of the bleed valve.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING/BLEEDING
Fill the master cylinder reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
CAUTION
• Do not mix different types of fluid. They are not compatible.
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder 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.
NOTE
• Check the fluid level often while bleeding the brake to pre-
vent air from being pumped into the system.
• Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.
• When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the manufactur-
er's operating instruction.
Repeat the above procedures until air bubbles do not appear in
the plastic hose.
NOTE
• If air is entering the bleeder from around the bleed valve
threads, seal the threads with teflon tape.
Close the bleed valve and operate the brake lever. If rt still feels
spongy, repeat the above procedure.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
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