Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-39.
NOTE:
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the
union bolt as shown.
• Turn the handlebar to the left and right to
make sure the brake hose does not touch
other parts (e.g., wire harness, cables,
leads). Correct if necessary.
EC2D1004
CAUTION:
Attach the brake hose so that its angle is
23° to 33° against the straight line in paral-
lel with the ceiling plane of the master cyl-
inder.
3. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT4
EWA13540
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
ECA13540
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-25.
5. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-23.
6. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-25.
4-31
FRONT BRAKE