Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding; Brake Fluid Filling - Honda V 45 SABRE-VF750S 1982 Shop Manual

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BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT /
AIR BLEEDING
Check the fluid level with the fluid reservoir parallel
to the ground.
CAUTION:
Install the diaphragm on the reservoir when
operating the brake leveT. Failure
to
do
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will allow brake fluid to squirt out of
the reservoir during brake operation.
Avoid spilling fluid on painted surfaces.
Place
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rag over the fuel tank whenever the
$)Istem i3 se11liced.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Connect a bleed hose to the bleed valve.
Loosen the caliper bleed valve and pump the brake
lever.
Stop operating the lever when fluid stops flowing
out of the bleed valve.
-t.WARNING
A contaminaTed broke disc or pod reduces
sfOpping pown. Discard contaminated pads
and clean a contaminated disc with a high
quality brake degreasing agent.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING
NOTE
Do not mix different types of fluid since they
are not be compatible.
Close the bleed valve, fill the reservoir, and install
the diaphragm.
To prevent piston overtravel and brake fluid
seepage, keep a 20 mm (3/4 in) spaur between the
handlebar grip and lever when bleeding the front
brake system. Pump up the system pres.sure with the
lever until there are no air bubbles in the flu id
flOwing out of the reservoir small hole and lever
resistanu is felt .
Date of Issue: May, 1982
© HONDA MOTOR CO., LTD.
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