Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding - Honda XL200 2001 Shop Manual

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BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR
BLEEDING
Check the master cylinder parallel to the ground
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• Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place
a shop towel over these parts whenever the system is
serviced.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Connect a bleed hose to the bleed valve.
Loosen the caliper bleed valve and pump the brake lever. Stop
operating the brake when fluid stops flowing out of the bleed
valve.
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• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power.
Discard contaminated pads and clean the contaminated disc
with a high quality brake degreasing agent.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING/AIR BLEEDING
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• Do not mix different types of fluid since they are not compatible.
Fill the master cylinder with DOT4 brake fluid to the upper level.
Connect the Mityvac Brake Bleeder Nº 6860 or equivalent to the
bleed valve.
NOTE
• Check the fluid level often while bleeding the brakes to
prevent air from being pumped into the system.
• Do not mix brake fluid types and never reuse the
contaminated fluid which has been pumped out during
brake bleeding, because this will impair the efficiency of the
brake system.
• When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the manufacturer's
operating instruction.
Pump the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed valve.
Add fluid when the fluid level in the master cylinder is low to
prevent drawing air into the system.
Repeat the above procedures until no air bubbles appear in the
plastic hose.
NOTE
• If air is entering the bleeder from around the bleed valve
threads, seal the thread with teflon tape.
MASTER CYLINDER
BLEED VALVE
BLEED HOSE
BRAKE BLEEDER
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
BLEED VALVE
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