Honda CRF250X 2006 Owner's Manual & Competition Handbook page 92

Brakes
Adding Front Brake Fluid
The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4
brake fluid or an equivalent.
When adding brake fluid be sure the reservoir is
horizontal before the cap is removed or brake
fluid may spill out.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(1) screws (4) upper level mark
(2) reservoir cap
(3) diaphragm
1. Remove the screws (1), reservoir cap (2) and
diaphragm (3).
2. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to
the upper level mark (4). Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
4. Tighten the screws to the specified torque:
0.7 lbf·ft (1.0 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
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Servicing Your Honda
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
The recommended brake fluid is Honda DOT 4
brake fluid or an equivalent.
When adding brake fluid be sure the reservoir is
horizontal before the cap is removed or brake
fluid may spill out.
(4)
(5)
(5) bolts
(6) reservoir cap
(7) set plate
1. Remove the bolts (5) reservoir cap (6), set
plate (7) and diaphragm (8).
Check the diaphragm installation as shown.
2. Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid to
the upper level mark (9). Do not overfill.
3. Reinstall the diaphragm, set plate and
reservoir cap.
4. Tighten the bolts to the specified torque:
0.7 lbf·ft (1.0 N·m, 0.1 kgf·m)
(9)
(7)
(6) (8)
(8) diaphragm
(9) upper level mark
Other Inspection
• Make sure there are not fluid leaks.
• Check for deterioration or cracks in the hoses
and fittings.