General; Maintenance; Brake Fluid - BRP BOMBARDIER DS250 2006 Shop Manual

Section 09 BRAKING SYSTEM
Subsection 01 (FRONT AND REAR BRAKES)

GENERAL

During assembly/installation, use torque values
and service products as in the exploded views.
Clean threads before applying a threadlocker. Re-
fer to SELF-LOCKING FASTENERS and LOCTITE
APPLICATION at the beginning of this manual for
complete procedure.
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications
must strictly be adhered to.
Locking devices (e.g.: locking tabs, elastic
stop nuts, self-locking fasteners, cotter pins,
etc.) must be installed or replaced with new
ones where specified. If the efficiency of
a locking device is impaired, it must be re-
newed.
WARNING
A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces
stopping power. Discard contaminated pads
and clean contaminated disc with a high qual-
ity brake degreasing agent.
CAUTION: Avoid spilling brake fluid on plas-
tic, rubber or painted parts. Protect these parts
with a rag when servicing brake circuit.
CAUTION: To avoid serious damage to the
brake circuit, use brake fluid from a sealed
container. Do not use brake fluid taken from
old or already opened containers, nor mix
different fluids for topping off.
CAUTION: Sealing washers must be discarded
and replaced with new proper ones every time
a Banjo fitting is unscrewed.

MAINTENANCE

BRAKE FLUID

The brake fluid must be changed in accordance
with the maintenance chart.
Recommended Fluid
Use brake fluid meeting the specification DOT 3
or DOT 4 such as GTLMA brake fluid (P/N 293 600
062) sold by BRP.
Fluid Level
NOTE: A low level may indicate leaks or worn
brake pads.
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Brake Fluid Reservoirs on Handlebar
Turn steering in straight-ahead position to ensure
reservoir is level. Check the brake fluid level, the
reservoir is full when the fluid reaches the top of
window.
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LH REAR BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
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RH FRONT BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR
Visually inspect lever boot condition. Check for
cracks, tears, etc. Replace if damaged.
Add fluid as required. Do not overfill.
Brake Fluid Reservoir for Rear Brake Pedal
With vehicle on a level surface, check brake fluid
in reservoir for proper level. It should be above
MIN. mark.
Clean reservoir cover before removing.
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