Honda VT750C2 Shadow Spirit Service Manual page 389

HYDRAULIC BRAKE
Perform the bleeding procedure until the system is
completely flushed/bled.
NOTE:
• If air is entering the bleeder from around the
bleed valve threads, seal the threads with teflon
tape.
Close the bleed valve and operate the brake lever. If
it is still spongy, bleed the system again.
If a brake bleeder is not available, use the following
procedure:
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
Connect "a bleed hose to the bleed valve.
Pressurize the system with the brake lever until
lever resistance is felt.
Do not release the
1. Squeeze the brake lever, open the bleed valve 1/4
lever until the bleed
turn and then close it.
valve has been
closed.
2. Release the brake lever slowly and wait several
seconds after it reaches the end of its travel.
Repeatsteps 1 and 2 until air bubbles do not appear
in the bleed hose. "
Afterble~djng
the ,air completely, tighten the bleed
va IXEl c!o the specified torque.
TORQt;.lE{.5.5 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.1 IbHt)
FilUhe reservoir to the casting ledge with DOT 4
brake fluid;' .
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