Brake Fluid Replacement; Brake Caliper Removal And Disassembly - Suzuki LT-A450X Manual

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

• Place the vehicle on level ground and keep the handlebar
straight.
• Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir cap and dia-
phragm.
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Fill the reservoir with new brake fluid.
( Specification and classification: DOT 4
• Connect a clear hose to the air bleeder valve and insert the
other end of the hose into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever until
the old brake fluid is completely out of the brake system.
• Close the air bleeder valve and disconnect the clear hose. Fill
the reservoir with new brake fluid to the upper end of the
inspection window.
" Front brake air bleeder valve:
#
* Never r euse t he b rake f luid l eft ov er f rom p revious
servicing or w hich has been stored for long periods
of time.
* Bleed air from the brake system. ($2-24)
BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the front wheel. ($8-18)
• Disconnect the brake hose from the front brake caliper by
removing the brake hose union bolt 1 and allow the brake
fluid to drain into a suitable receptacle.
• Remove the brake caliper by removing the brake caliper
mounting bolts 2.
• Remove the brake pads. ($8-28)
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Brake flu id, if it leaks, will int erfere with safe run ning
and discolor painted surfaces. Check the brake hose,
brake pipe and hose joints for cracks and leakage of
brake fluid.
6.0 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 lb-ft)
CHASSIS 8-29