Honda CRF250X 2007 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 93

Brakes
Adding Front Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Spilled brake fluid will severely damage
instrument lenses and painted surfaces. It is also
harmful to some rubber parts. Be careful
whenever you remove the reservoir cap: make
sure the reservoir is horizontal first.
• Always use fresh DOT4 brake fluid from a
sealed container when servicing the system.
Do not mix different types of fluid, they may
not be compatible.
• The recommended brake fluid is Pro Honda
DOT 4 brake fluid or an equivalent.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1) screws (4) upper level mark
(2) reservoir cap
(3) diaphragm
1. Remove the screws (1), reservoir cap (2) and
diaphragm (3).
2. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to
the upper level mark (4). Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
4. Tighten the screws to the specified torque:
0.7 lbf·ft (1.0 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
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Servicing Your Honda
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Spilled brake fluid will severely damage
instrument lenses and painted surfaces. It is also
harmful to some rubber parts. Be careful
whenever you remove the reservoir cap: make
sure the reservoir is horizontal first.
• Always use fresh DOT4 brake fluid from a
sealed container when servicing the system.
Do not mix different types of fluid, they may
not be compatible.
• The recommended brake fluid is Pro Honda
DOT 4 brake fluid or an equivalent.
(5)
(6) (8)
(5) bolts (8) diaphragm
(6) reservoir cap (9) upper level mark
(7) set plate
1. Remove the bolts (5) reservoir cap (6), set
plate (7) and diaphragm (8).
Check the diaphragm installation as shown.
2. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to
the upper level mark (9). Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the diaphragm, set plate and
reservoir cap.
4. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque:
0.7 lbf·ft (1.0 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
Other Inspection
• Make sure there are not fluid leaks.
• Check for deterioration or cracks in the hoses
and fittings.
(9)
(7)