Bleeding - Honda INTERCEPTOR 2002 Service Manual

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT I AIR
BLEEDING
A contammated
brake dtsc or pad
reduces stopping
power D1scard con-
taminated pads and
clean a contami-
nared dtsc wtth a
h1gh qua/tty brake
degreasmg agenr.
Once the hydraulic system has been opened, or if
the brake feels spongy, the system must be bled.
When using a commercially available air brake
bleeder, follow the manufacturer's operating
instructions.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Lever bra ke line:
Turn the handlebar until the reservoir is parallel to
the ground, before removing the reservoir cap.
Remove the screws and reservoir cap.
Remove the diaphragm plate and diaphragm.
Connect a commercially available air bleed tool to
the left front brake caliper outer bleed valve.
Loosen the outer bleed valve and operate the air
bleed tool.
Drain the brake fluid.
Connect a commercially available air bleeding tool
to the right front brake caliper bleed valve.
Loosen the bleed valve and operate the air bleed
tool.
Drain the brake fluid.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
15-7