Bleeding The Brake System - Can-Am Renegade 570 2016 Service Manual

WARNING
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Do not use brake fluid from an old or already
opened container.
Bleeding the Brake System (Using a Vacuum
Pump)
NOTE: Brake fluid reservoir must be kept full to
prevent air from being pumped into the system.
1. Unscrew all bleeders until brake fluid comes
out then close it.
NOTE: To locate all bleeders according to ve-
hicle configuration, refer to
BRAKE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS
and
BRAKES
subsection.
2. Install the Vacuum/pressure
bleeder.
REQUIRED TOOL
VACUUM/PRESSURE
PUMP
(P/N 529 021 800)
3. Place pump to vacuum position.
4. Pump vacuum pump a few times.
5. Loosen bleeder.
6. Continue to pump until no more air bubbles ap-
pear in clear hose.
7. Close then tighten bleeder.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Bleeder
8. Add recommended brake fluid to MAX. mark.
Do not overfill.
9. Perform bleeding procedure for the other bleed-
ers.
10. Check brakes operation:
– If brakes feel spongy, bleed system again
then carry out the
SURE VALIDATION
subsection.
Bleeding the Brake System (Manual
Procedure)
NOTE: Brake fluid reservoir must be kept full to
prevent air from being pumped into the system.
1. Connect a clear hose onto bleeder.
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Subsection 02 (PERIODIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES)
EXPLODED VIEW
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pump onto
5.5 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(49 lbf•in ± 13 lbf•in)
BRAKE SYSTEM PRES-
BRAKES
as detailed in
2. Pump up system pressure slowly using brake
pedal and/or lever(s) until resistance is felt.
3. Depress and hold brake pedal and/or lever(s).
4. Open bleeder and then close it.
5. Release brake pedal and/or lever(s) slowly.
NOTE: Do not release brake pedal and/or lever(s)
until bleeder has been closed.
6. Repeat procedure until fluid flows out without
any air bubbles.
7. Tighten bleeder.
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Bleeder
8. Perform bleeding procedure for the other bleed-
ers.
NOTE: To locate all bleeders according to ve-
hicle configuration, refer to
BRAKE CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS
and
BRAKES
subsection.
9. Check brakes operation:
– If brakes feel spongy, bleed system again
then carry out the
SURE VALIDATION
subsection.
5.5 N•m ± 1.5 N•m
(49 lbf•in ± 13 lbf•in)
EXPLODED VIEW
. See
BRAKE SYSTEM PRES-
BRAKES
as detailed in
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