Honda NC700 2012 Service Manual page 648

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BRAKE FLUID FILLING/AIR BLEEDING
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed
Do not mix different
container.
types of fluid. There
are not compatible.
Connect a automatic refill system to the reservoir.
If an automatic refill system is not used, add fluid when
the fluid level in the reservoir is low.
• Check the fluid level often while bleeding the brake
to prevent air from being pumped into the system.
• When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder [1] to
the bleed valve [2].
Operate the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed valve.
Perform the bleeding procedure until the system is
If air enters the
completely flushed/bled.
bleeder from
Close the bleed valve and operate the brake lever/
around the bleed
pedal. If it still feels spongy, bleed the system again.
valve threads, seal
the threads with
After bleeding the system completely, tighten the brake
teflon tape.
caliper bleed valve to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 5.4 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.0 lbf·ft)
If the brake bleeder is not available, perform the
following procedure.
Pump up the system pressure with the brake lever/
pedal until the lever/pedal resistance is felt.
Connect a bleed hose [1] to the bleed valve [2].
1. Squeeze the brake lever/pedal all the way and
loosen the bleed valve 1/4 turn. Wait several
seconds and then close the bleed valve.
• Do not release the brake lever/pedal until the bleed
valve has been closed.
2. Release the brake lever/pedal slowly and wait
several seconds after it reaches the end of its travel.
3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2 until there are no air
bubbles in the bleed hose.
After bleeding the system completely, tighten the brake
caliper bleed valve to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 5.4 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.0 lbf·ft)
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
Front shown:
Front shown:
[1]
Front shown:
[1]
[2]
[2]
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