Brake Fluid Air Bleeding - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

14·2 FRONT ANO REAR BRAKES
BRAKE FLUID AIR BLEEDING
A WARNING
Brake fluid can be hazardous to humans and pets. Brake
fluid is harmful or fatal if swallowed. and
harmful if
it
comes in contact with your skin or eyes .
Keep both fluid away from children. Call your doctor im-
mediately if brake fluid is swallowed and induce vomit·
ing. Flush eyes or skin with water if brake fluid gets in
eyes or comes in contact with skin.
A WARNING
The use of any fluid except DOT4 brake fluid from a sealed
container can damage the brake system and lead to an
accident.
Use only DOT4 brake fluid from sealed container. Never
use or mix different types of brake fluid.
A CAUTION
Spilled brake fluid can damage painted surface and plas-
tic parts .
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid when servicing brake
fluid. Wipe spilled fluid up immediately.
• Remove the reservoir cap .
• Connect a transparent tube to the bleeder valve and set
the other end into a receptacle.
• Pour brake fluid up to the UPPER line.
• Pump the brake lever/pedal until air bubles stop coming
out from the reservoir.
• Pump the brake lever/pedal in the squeezed position.
• Open the bleeder valve and tighten the bleeder valve .
• Release the brake lever/pedal.
• Repeat this sequence until air bubbles stop coming out
from the bleeder valve.
NOTE: Do not release the brake /ever/pedal while the bleed-
er valve ;s opened.
• Replenish brake fluid to the UPPER line when the brake
fluid level drops below LOWER line.