Checking The Brake Hoses; Bleeding The Hydraulic Brake System - Yamaha FZS1000N Service Manual

CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES/

BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM

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CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES
The following procedure applies to all of the
brake hoses and clamps.
1. Check:
brake hose 1
Cracks/damage/wear ! Replace.
2. Check:
brake hose clamp 2
Loose connection ! Tighten.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake.
4. Check:
brake hose 1
Activate the brake several times.
Brake fluid leakage ! Replace the damaged
hose.
Refer to "FRONT AND REAR BRAKES" in
chapter 4.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYS-
TEM
WARNING
Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenev-
er:
the system was disassembled,
a brake hose was loosened or removed,
the brake fluid level is very low,
brake operation is faulty.
1. Remove:
reservoir cap 1
diaphragm 2
NOTE:
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid or allow
the brake master cylinder reservoir or brake
fluid reservoir to overflow.
When bleeding the hydraulic brake system,
make sure that there is always enough brake
fluid before applying the brake. Ignoring this
precaution could allow air to enter the hydrau-
lic brake system, considerably lengthening the
bleeding procedure.
If bleeding is difficult, it may be necessary to let
the brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat
the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles
in the hose have disappeared.
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