Checking The Brake Hoses; Bleeding The Hydraulic Brake System - Yamaha BT1100 2002 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
Cracks/damage/wear
2. Check:
• brake hose clamp
Loose connection
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
brake.
4. Check:
• brake hose
Activate the brake several times.
Brake fluid leakage
hose.
Refer to "FRONT AND REAR BRAKES" in
chapter 6.
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
WARNING
Bleed the hydraulic brake system whenever:
• the system was disassembled,
• a brake hose was loosened or removed,
• the brake fluid level is very low,
• brake operation is faulty.
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 hydraulic
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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Replace.
Tighten.
Replace the damage