Honda Shadow TA200 2001 Manual page 221

BRAKE FLUID FILLING/AIR BLEEDING
Close the caliper bleeder.
Fill the reservoir with DOT 3 or 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
FRONT RESERVOIR
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HYDRAULIC BRAKE
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to the cali-
per bleeder.
Pump the brake bleeder and l o osen the caliper bleeder.
Add brake fluid when the fluid level in the reservoir is low.
NOTE:
Check the fluid level often while bleeding the brake to pre-
vent air from being pumped into the system.
When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the manufacture's
operating instructions.
Repeat the above procedures until air bubbles do not appear
in the plastic hose.
NOTE:
If air i s entering the bleeder from around the bleed valve
threads, seal the threads with teflon tape.
Close the caliper bleeder and operate the brake l e ver or pedal.
If a brake bleeder is not available, use the tallowing proce-
dure:
Pump up the system pressure with the brake l e ver or pedal
until l e ver or pedal resistance is felt.
Connect a bleed hose to the caliper bleeder and bleed the
system as follows:
1. Squeeze the brake l e ver or depress the brake pedal. Open
the bleed valve 1 /2 turn and close it.
NOTE:
Do not release the brake l e ver until the bleed valve has been
closed.
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