Brake System (Disk Brake); Filling Out Brake Fluid; Air Bleed Operation - TGB BLADE 600 Service Manual

2. MAINTENANCE INFORMATION

Brake System (Disk Brake)

Brake System Hose
Make sure the brake hoses for corrosion or
leaking oil.
Brake Fluid
Check brake fluid level in the brake fluid
reservoir.
If the level is lower than the LOWER limit, add
brake fluid to UPPER limit. Also check brake
system for leaking if low brake level found.
Caution
● In order to maintain brake fluid in the
reservoir in horizontal position, do not remove
the cap until handle stop.
● Do not operate the brake lever after the
cap had been removed. Otherwise, the
brake fluid will spread out if operated the
lever.
● Do not mix non-compatible brake fluid
together.

Filling Out Brake Fluid

Tighten the drain valve, and add brake fluid.
Operate the brake lever so that brake fluid
contents inside the brake system hoses.

Air Bleed Operation

Connect a transparent hose to draining valve.
Hold the brake lever and open air bleeding
valve. Perform this operation alternative until
there is no air inside the brake system hoses.
Caution
Before closing the air bleed valve, do not
release the brake lever.
Added Brake Fluid
Add brake fluid to UPPER limit lever.
Recommended brake fluid: DOT3 or DOT4
WELL RUN brake fluid.
Caution
Never mix or use dirty brake fluid to prevent
from damage brake system or reducing brake
performance.
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