Brake Pads Wear; Rear Brake; Inspection For Air In System - Honda TRX400EX FOURTRAX 1999 Service Manual

REAR BRAKE

Place the vehicle on
Remove the seathear fender assembly (page 2-2).
Check the fluid level in the rear brake reservoir.
If the level is near the "LOWER" level line, remove
the reservoir cap, set plate and diaphragm, and fill
the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
container to the "UPPER" level line.
Install the diaphragm, set plate and reservoir cap.
Install the seatlrear fender assembly (page

BRAKE PADS WEAR

Check the brake pad for wear.
Replace the brake pads if the wear limit indicator (lug
end) aligns with the reference plate.
Refer to page 14-5 for brake pad replacement.
BRAKE SYSTEM

INSPECTION FOR AIR IN SYSTEM

Firmly apply the brake lever or pedal, and check that
no air has entered the system.
Refer to page 14-3 for air bleeding procedures.
Inspect the brake hoses and fittings for deterioration,
cracks. damaae or sians of leakage.
Tighten any loose fittings.
Replace hoses, pipes and fittings as required.
a level surface.
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MAINTENANCE
RESERVOIR CAP
REFERENCE PLATE
LUG
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