Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding; Brake Fluid Draining; Brake Fluid Filling/Bleeding - Honda 1998 VT750C Service Manual

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT
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AIR
BLEEDING
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A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping
power. Discard contaminated pads and clean
contaminated disc with a high quality brake
degreasing agent.
CAUTION:
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the system
when filling the reservoir.
• Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
• Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
• Do not mix different types of fluid. They are not
compatible.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
For the front brake, turn the handlebar to the left
until the reservoir is level. Remove the screws,
reservoir cover, set plate and diaphragm.
Connect the bleed tube to the bleed valve.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
RESERVOIR
BLEED VALVE
Loosen the bleed valve and pump the brake lever
until no more fluid flows out of the bleed valve.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING/BLEEDING
Close the bleed valve.
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container.
RESERVOIR
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Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to
the bleed valve.
Pump the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed valve,
Add brake fluid when the fluid level in the reservoir
is low.
NOTE:
• Check the fluid level often while bleeding the
brake to prevent air from being pumped into the
system.
• When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
BRAKE BLEEDER
BLEED VALVE
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