Changing The Front Brake Fluid - Husqvarna FC 450 2014 Repair Manual

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BRAKE SYSTEM

Changing the front brake fluid

Warning
Skin irritation Brake fluid can cause skin irritation on contact.
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Avoid contact with skin and eyes, and keep out of the reach of children.
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Wear suitable protective clothing and goggles.
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If brake fluid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes thoroughly with water and consult a physician immediately.
Warning
Environmental hazard
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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Avoid contact between brake fluid and painted parts. Brake fluid attacks paint!
Use only clean brake fluid from a sealed container.
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Move the brake fluid reservoir mounted on the handlebar to a horizontal position.
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Cover the painted parts.
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Remove screws
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Remove cover
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Draw the old brake fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir using a syringe and fill
with fresh brake fluid.
Bleed syringe (50329050000) (- p. 220)
Brake fluid DOT 4 (- p. 216)
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Mount bleeder cover
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Bleeder cover (00029013005) (- p. 219)
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Connect the bleeding device.
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Bleeding device (00029013100) (- p. 219)
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Open shut-off valve
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Follow the operating instructions of the bleeding device.
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Ensure that the filling pressure is set on pressure gauge f). Adjust the filling
pressure on pressure regulator
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Filling pressure
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Pull off protection cap
of the bleeder bottle.
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Bleeding device (00029013100) (- p. 219)
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Open bleeder screw
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Drain until the fresh brake fluid emerges from the hose of the bleeder bot­
tle without bubbles.
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Tighten the bleeder screw.
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Close shut-off valve
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with the membrane.
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if necessary.
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2 ... 2.5 bar (29 ... 36 psi)
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of the brake caliper bleeder screw. Connect the hose
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by approx. one-half turn.
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