Brake Fluid - TVS Apache RTR 200 4V Service Manual

CHASSIS

BRAKE FLUID

Inspection of brake fluid level
Remove cover frame R (refer chapter
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"Periodic maintenance" page 2-4 for removal
procedure). Place the vehicle in center stand.
Inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
The brake fluid level in the reservoir should be
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at the maximum mark provided in the
reservoir. Fig. 6.109) (
If the level is below lower level mark, replenish
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the level up to the maximum level.
Remove the cap and take out the diaphragm
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and fill fresh brake fluid of recommended
grade. (Fig. 6.110)
Brake fluid TVS Griling DOT3 / DOT4
Air bleeding
If the rear brake pedal travel becomes more or
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if any soft or spongy feel is observed in the
lever, you must carry out the air bleeding from
the brake system.
Brake fluid replacement
Boiling point of brake fluid falls considerably
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with absorption of moisture which may take
place during a long period of use. Therefore, it
is recommended to replace old brake fluid with
new one periodically.
Replace brake fluid every 21000 km
Refer page 6-6, 6-7 & 6-8 for brake fluid
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handling, air bleeding from the brake system
and brake fluid replacement procedure.
HOSE COMPLETE BRAKE REAR
Inspect the hose complete brake for any crack
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or leakage. If leakages found, replace the hose
as described below:
Flush the brake fluid out by opening the
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bleeder at caliper assembly with a tube on the
bleeder head to a clean container (refer brake
bleeding).
TVS APACHE RTR 200
MAXIMUM
MINIMUM
Fig. 6.109
Fig. 6.110
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