Brakes - Honda CR250R 2004 Owner's Manual

BRAKES

This model has hydraulic disc front and rear brakes. As
the brake pads wear, the brake fluid level will drop.
Therefore, the brake fluid level and pad wear must be
inspected periodically.
Front Brake Fluid
Whenever the fluid level is near the lower mark on the
reservoir, fill it with DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID from a sealed
container. Remove the screws, reservoir cap and dia-
phragm, add fluid as necessary; do not overfill. Rein-
stall the diaphragm and reservoir cap. Tighten the
screws securely.
If the brake lever free play exceeds 0.8 in (20 mm), there
is probably air in the brake system and it must be bled.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see your author-
ized Honda motorcycle dealer for brake bleeding.
CAUTION:
•
When adding brake fluid be sure the reservoir is
horizontal before the cap is removed or brake fluid
may spill out.
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(1) SCREWS (2) LOWER LEVEL MARK
Rear Brake Fluid
Whenever the fluid level is near the lower mark on the
reservoir, fill it with DOT 4 BRAKE FLUID from a
sealed container. Remove the bolts, reservoir cap and
diaphragm. Add the brake fluid to the upper level mark
if necessary; do not overfill. Reinstall the diaphragm,
reservoir cap and tighten the bolts.
TORQUE: 1.4 lbf ft (2 N m, 0.2 kgf
• •
If the brake pedal free play exceeds 1.2 in (30 mm), there
is probably air in the brake system and it must be bled.
Refer to the Honda Service Manual or see your author-
ized Honda motorcycle dealer for brake bleeding.
CAUTION:
•
When adding brake fluid be sure the reservoir is
horizontal before the cap is removed or brake fluid
may spill out.
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(1) LOWER LEVEL MARK (2) UPPER LEVEL MARK
(3) BOLTS
For adjustment of brake lever free play and pedal
height, see page 6.
(4) RESERVOIR CAP
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