Brake Fluid - Suzuki GSX1300RK8 Manual

FRONT
LOWER LOWER
FRONT
REAR
UPPER UPPER
LOWER LOWER

BRAKE FLUID

Keep the motorcycle upright and place the handlebars
straight.
Check the brake fluid level in both the front and rear
master cylinder reservoirs.
If the fluid level is below the "LOWER" level indicated in
the figure, add the correct type of brake fluid.
Refer to the chart below for the proper selection.
Specification and Classification
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Be careful not to spill any brake fluid on the
paint or plastic components as they will be
damaged.
BRAKE AIR BLEEDING
Any air which may have been trapped in the brake fluid
circuit must be bled completely.
If the brake lever or brake pedal feels spongy or weak,
then most likely there is air in the hydraulic circuit.
To bleed the air from the front brake, use the following
procedure:
1. Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and
run the hose into a suitable clear container.
2. Pour approximately 1/2 in of brake fluid into the con-
tainer so that the end of the clear hose is sub-
merged and cannot draw any additional air back into
the circuit during the air bleeding servicing.
3. Close the valve, pump and squeeze the lever, and
open the valve while squeezing brake lever.
4. Repeat this process until the fluid flowing into the
receptacle no longer contains air bubbles.
NOTE:
Do not drop brake fluid level below lower level
line while bleeding air.
5. After bleeding the brake circuit, tighten the bleeder
valve to the specified torque.
Reinstall the rubber protective cap.
6. Be sure to check the brake fluid level in the reservoir
tank.
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