Honda InterceptorVF700F Shop Manual page 250

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AIR BTEEDING
C h e c k t h e f l u i d l e v e l w i t h t h e f l u i d r e s e r v o i r p a r a l l e l
t o t h e g r o u n d .
CAUTION
Install the cover on the reservoir whenever
operating the brake lever or pedal. Failure
to do so will allow brake fluid to squirt out
of the reservoir during brake operation.
Avoid spilling fluid on painted surfaces.
Place clean shop towels over the fuel tank
whenever the system is being serviced.
B R A K E F L U I D D R A I N I N G
Connect a bleed hose to the bleed valve to avoid
s p i t l i n g f l u i d .
Loosen the caliper bleed valve and pump the brake
lever or pedal.
Stop operating the lever or pedal when fluid stops
flowing out of the bleed valve.
B R A K E F L U I D F I L L I N G
NOTE
Do not mix different types of fluid since they
may not be compatible.
Close the bleed valve, fill the reservoir, and install
the cover,
To prevent piston overtravel and brake fluid see'
page, keep a 20 mm (3/a in) spacer between the
handlebar grip and lever when bleeding the front
brake system. When bleeding the rear brake system
depress the pedal only as far as its normal travel.
Pump up the system pressure with the lever or
pedal until there are no air bubbles in the fluid
flowing out of the reservoir small hole and lever
or pedal resistance is felt.
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