Brake Fluid Replacement; Brake Caliper Removal And Disassembly - Suzuki Ozark Service Manual

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

• Place the vehicle on a level surface and keep the handlebar
straight.
• Remove the master cylinder reservoir cap and diaphragm.
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
 Specification and classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the
inspection window.
 Brake air bleeder valve: 7.5 N·m (0.75 kgf-m, 5.5 lb-ft)
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* Never reuse the brake fluid left over from previous
servicing and which has been stored for long peri-
ods of time.
* Bleed air from the brake system.
(2-14)
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the front wheel. (7-10)
• Disconnect the brake hose from the brake caliper by remov-
ing the brake hose union bolt 1 and allow the brake fluid to
drain into a suitable receptacle.
• Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts 2.
• Remove the brake pads. (7-18)
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Brake fluid, if it leaks, will interfere with safe running
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose,
brake pipe and hose joints for cracks and oil leakage.
CHASSIS 7-19