Bleeding The Front Braking System - Husqvarna CR 65 2012 Workshop Manual

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Workshop Manual Ed. 09-2011
BRAKES
CR 65 2012

Bleeding the front braking system

A long travel and mushy feel of the brake lever indicate that there is air in the
system and the brake needs bleeding.
Bleeding procedure is as follows:
- Take the rubber cover off the bleed valve (1).
- Attach a clear plastic hose to the calliper bleed valve and place the other
end of the hose in a vessel (make sure the hose end stays dipped in the fluid
throughout the procedure).
- Remove the reservoir cover (2) and the rubber gaiter and fill the reservoir with
1 DOT 4 fluid.
- Completely pull the lever (3).
- Loosen the bleed valve and drain the fluid (only air at first), then slightly close
the valve.
- Release the lever and wait a few seconds. Repeat the process until you see
only fluid coming out of the hose.
- Tighten the bleed valve to the indicated torque, restore the fluid level (A) and
refit the rubber gaiter (4) and cover (2) of the tank.
Fluid level inside the reservoir shall never drop below the minimum
notch during the bleeding procedure.
Brake fluid is corrosive. In the event of contact with eyes, rinse with
abundant water.
Motorcycle handlebar must be turned to the left during the bleeding
procedure. This will keep the master cylinder reservoir higher, mak-
ing bleeding easier.
If brake lever or brake pedal feel mush after a fall or a repair result-
ing in loss of braking, bleed the circuit as described above.
Bleed valve tightening torque: 12÷16 Nm/ 1.2÷1.6 Kgm/ 8.7÷11.6 ft-
2
lb.
4
3 mm
A
L.6
2