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13/BRAKE SYSTEM
Changing the front brake fluid
16.6
Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid gets into your eyes, rinse thoroughly with water and contact a doctor immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
Never use DOT 5 brake fluid! It is silicone-based and purple in color. Oil seals and brake lines are not designed for DOT 5
brake fluid.
Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid is corrosive!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container!
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Add brake fluid to level
Guideline
Dimension
top edge of container)
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Position the cover with the membrane. Mount and tighten screws.
Info
Clean up overflowed or spilt brake fluid immediately with water.
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Remove the wheel/wheels. (
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Extract the old brake fluid from the brake fluid reservoir with a syringe and add
fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000) (
Brake fluid DOT 4 / DOT 5.1 (
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Pull off dust cap
equipment).
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Remove the bleeder screw and suck out the old brake fluid.
Info
During suction, ensure that the brake fluid reservoir is always sufficiently
filled with fresh brake fluid.
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Tighten the bleeder screw. Remove the suction device and attach the dust cap.
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with membrane
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(brake fluid level below
p. 223)
p. 72)
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with membrane
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p. 227)
p. 223)
and connect a commercially available suction device (workshop
5 mm (0.2 in)
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