Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding - Honda V30 Magna VF500C Manual

~HONDA
~V30
MAGNA
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT /
AIR BLEEDING
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Remove the reservoir cap and diaphragm.
CAUTION
A void spilling fluid on painted surfaces. Place
a rag over the fuel tank whenever the system
is serviced.
Connect a bleed hose to the bleeder valve.
Loosen the caliper bleeder valve and pump the
brake lever.
Stop operating the lever when no fluid flows out of
the bleeder valve.
CAUTION
A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces
stopping power. Dsicard contaminated pads
and clean a contaminated disc with a high
quality brake cleaning agent.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING
NOTE:
Do not mix different types of fluid. They are
not compatible.
If a brake bleeder is not available, perform the
following procedure.
Close the bleeder valve, fill the reservoir, and install
the diaphragm.
Pump up the system pressure with the lever until
there are no air bubbles in the fluid flowing out of
the reservoir small hole and lever resistance is felt.
Bleed the system as described on the next page.
Date of Issue: July, 1984
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HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
HYDRAULIC BRAKES
LOWER LEVEL
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