Brake Fluid Replacementi; Air Bleeding - Honda C8R600F4 Service Manual

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/
AIR BLEEDING
A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces
stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and
clean a contaminated disc with a high quality
brake degreasing agent.
CAUTION:
• Do not allow foreign material to enter the sys-
tem when filling the reservoir.
•Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber
parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the
system is serviced.
• Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed contain-
er.
• Do not mix different types of fluid. They are not
compatible.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Remove the reservoir cap, set plate and diaphragm
(page 3-20 for front, page 3-21 for rear).
Connect the bleed hose to the bleed valve.
Loosen the bleed valve and pump the brake lever
or pedal until no more fluid flows out of the bleed
valve.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING/BLEEDING
Close the bleed valve.
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to
the bleed valve.
Pump the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed valve.
Add brake fluid when the fluid level in the reservoir
is low.
NOTE:
•Check the fluid level often while bleeding the
brake to prevent air from being pumped into the
system.
•When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
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