Brakes Service Information - Honda GoldWing GL1100 Service Manual

1980 - 1983
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Brakes
Service Information
Both the front and rear brakes can be removed without dis,colnmecting the hydraulic system. Once either system is opened,
or whenever the brakes feel spongy, the system must be bled.
Be very careful whenever you remove the reservoir cap: Make sure the front reservoir is horizontal first. Never allow
contaminants
water,
to get into an open reservoir.
..
use fresh DOT
:3
brake fluid from a sealed container when servicing the system.
.. The brake fluid re/:)Ia<:en:lerlt and bleeding prc)cedures for the front and rear brakes are the same.
CAUTION: Spilled brake fluid will severely damage instrument lenses and painted surfaces.
The 1983 Gl11 OO's are
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with a unified brake system which provides simultaneous braking action of the right front and
rear disc brakes
of the foot operated brake pedal. The hand operated brake lever activates the left front disc
brake which is
of the unified system.
The pressure control valve is not serviceable. It must be replaced if it is suspected to be faulty.
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