Bleeding - BOMBARDIER ski-doo Tundra Scandic 2004 Series Shop Manual

Section 05 TRANSMISSION
Subsection 06 (BRAKE)
Models with Hydraulic Brake
Change brake fluid once a year.
Bleed brake system as follows:
Keep sufficient DOT 4 brake fluid in reservoir at all
times.
CAUTION: Use only DOT 4 brake fluid.
Install a hose on left side bleeder. Route this hose
to a container.
Pump a few times brake lever and while holding
brake lever depressed, open bleeder and check for
air to escape.
Repeat with the same bleeder until no air appears
in hose.
Proceed the same way with the right side bleeder.
TYPICAL
1. Open bleeder
2. Clear hose to catch used brake fluid
Brake Light
Skandic LT and Tundra Models only
Brake light should light up before brake pads touch
brake disc. To adjust, unscrew nut no. 12 until
brake light goes on.
WARNING
At least one full thread must exceed the elas-
tic stop nut.
Check brake adjustment as described above.
NOTE: If brake light adjustment is unattainable
while respecting brake adjustment, ratchet wheel
may be too far out. If so, tighten ratchet wheel.
05-06-8
Models with Hydraulic Brake
There is no adjustment on these models. Check
that switch is securely installed.

BLEEDING

Change brake fluid once a year.
Bleed brake system as follows:
Keep sufficient SRF (DOT 4) (P/N 293 600 063) or
GTLMA (DOT 4) (P/N 293 600 062) 4 brake fluid in
reservoir at all times.
CAUTION: Use only SRF (DOT 4) (P/N 293 600
063) or GTLMA (DOT 4) (P/N 293 600 062) brake
fluid.
Install a clear hose on left side bleeder. Route this
hose to a container. Open bleeder.
Pump brake lever until no air escapes from hose.
Close bleeder.
Proceed the same way with the right side bleeder.
TYPICAL
1. Open bleeder
2. Clear hose to catch used brake fluid
WARNING
Avoid getting oil on brake pads. Do not lubri-
cate or apply antirust or antifreeze solution in
brake cable.
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