Brake Lever Reserve Inspection - Victory Cross Roads Classic Service Manual

BRAKES
6. Pump brake lever repeatedly with smooth full strokes
while adding brake fluid to the reservoir as required.
For best results pump the lever at a fairly rapid rate but
avoid pumping too fast or fluid may become aerated.
After about 2 cups of fluid have been run through the
system, the bleeder hose should have clear, bubble-
free fluid running through it.
7. Close bleeder screw and fill the brake fluid reservoir.
8. Proceed to Step 9 to bleed the right front brake caliper.
9. Remove rubber cap from bleeder screw (A) on front
right caliper and place a box end wrench on the screw.
10. Connect vacuum bleeder hose to the bleed screw and
start vacuum.
A
11. Hold lever to handlebar or hold firm pressure on lever,
then open bleed screw about 1/4 turn.
12. Pump brake lever repeatedly with smooth full strokes
while adding brake fluid to the reservoir as required.
For best results pump the lever at a fairly rapid rate but
avoid pumping too fast or fluid may become aerated.
After about 2 cups of fluid have been run through the
system, the bleeder hose should have clear, bubble-
free fluid running through it.
13. Close bleed screw.
14. Once both front calipers have been bled, repeat
procedure again on left caliper, then right to ensure all
air has been purged.
15. Fill fluid reservoir and install diaphragm and cover.
Torque screws to 13 in-lbs (1.5 Nm).
16. Perform Brake Lever
page 15.20.
15.20
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Brake Lever Reserve Inspection

1. Turn handlebars fully LEFT.
2. On levers with adjustable reach, set lever reach to
position 5 (closest to handlebar).
3. Place grommet of Brake Lever Reserve Inspection
Tool PV-50104 on ball end of front brake lever.
Grommet
PV-50104
4. Connect a scale (commercially available) with a
minimum of 25 kg / 50 lb capacity to end of tool.
5
Scale end