CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE SHOES/CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE
HOSE/BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
EAS00126
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE SHOES
1. Operate the brake.
2. Check:
• wear indicator 1
Reaches the wear limit line 2 → Replace
the brake shoes as a set.
Refer to "REAR WHEEL AND BRAKE" in
chapter 6.
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1
EAS00129
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE HOSE
1. Check:
• brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
2. Check:
• brake hose holder
Loose connection → Tighten the clamp bolt.
3. Hold the motorcycle upright and apply the
front brake several times.
4. Check:
• brake hose
Brake fluid leakage → Replace the dam-
aged hose.
Refer to "FRONT BRAKE" in chapter 6.
EAS00133
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
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Bleed the hydraulic brake system when-
ever:
• the system is disassembled.
• a brake hose is loosened, disconnected
or replaced.
• the brake fluid level is very low.
• brake operation is faulty.
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