Honda crf250r 2012 Owner's Manual page 99

Brakes
Adding Front Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Spilled brake fluid will severely damage the
painted surfaces. It is also harmful to some
rubber parts. Be careful whenever you remove
the reservoir cap; make sure the reservoir is
horizontal first.
• Always use fresh DOT4 brake fluid from a
sealed container when servicing the system.
Do not mix different types of fluid as they
may not be compatible.
• The recommended brake fluid is Pro Honda
DOT 4 brake fluid or an equivalent.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1) screws
(2) reservoir cap
(3) diaphragm
(4) upper level mark
1. Remove the screws (1), reservoir cap (2) and
diaphragm (3).
2. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to
the upper level mark (4). Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
4. Tighten the screws to the specified torque:
0.7 lbf·ft (1.0 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
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Servicing Your Honda
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Spilled brake fluid will severely damage the
painted surfaces. It is also harmful to some
rubber parts. Be careful whenever you remove
the reservoir cap; make sure the reservoir is
horizontal first.
• Always use fresh DOT4 brake fluid from a
sealed container when servicing the system.
Do not mix different types of fluid as they
may not be compatible.
• The recommended brake fluid is Pro Honda
DOT 4 brake fluid or an equivalent.
(9)
(5)
(8)
(6)
(5) bolts (8) diaphragm
(6) reservoir cap (9) upper level mark
(7) set plate
1. Remove the bolts (5) reservoir cap (6), set
plate (7) and diaphragm (8).
2. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to
the upper level mark (9). Do not overfill.
3. Set the diaphragm as shown.
4. Reinstall the set plate and reservoir cap.
5. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque:
0.7 lbf·ft (1.0 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
(7)