Brake Fluid Bleeding; Brake Caliper Removal; Brake Caliper Disassembly - KYMCO SUPER 9 50 Service Manual

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. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK

BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING

Keep the handlebar upright and remove the
brake reservoir cover and diaphragm. Add
the specified brake fluid to the upper limit.
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• Do not allow dust or water to enter the
brake system during refilling.
• When servicing the brake system, use
shop towels to cover plastic parts and
coated surfaces to avoid damage
caused by splash of brake fluid.
In order to avoid spilling brake fluid, connect
a transparent hose to the bleed valve.
Warning
Brake fluid spilled on brake pads or
brake disk will reduce the braking effect.
Clean the brake pads and brake disk with
a high quality brake degreaser.
Fully apply the brake lever and then loosen
the brake caliper bleed valve to drain the
brake fluid until there is no air bubbles in the
brake fluid. Then, tighten the bleed valve.
Repeat these steps until the brake system is
free of air.
BRAKE CALIPER
REMOVAL
First drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic
brake system.
Remove the brake fluid tube bolt.
Remove the two bolts attaching the brake
caliper.
Remove the brake caliper.
DISASSEMBLY
Remove the two brake pads dowel pins from
the brake caliper.
Remove the brake pads.
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Bleed Valve
Bleed Valve
Fluid Tube Bolt
Brake Pad
SUPER 9 50
Bolts
Dowel Pin