Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding - Honda TRX680FA Service Manual

BRAKE SYSTEM
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR
BLEEDING
NOTICE
Do not allow foreign material to enter the system
when filling the reservoir. Foreign material can
cause brake system failure.
Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic, or rubber
parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the
system is serviced. Brake fluid will damage these
types of materials.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
Do not mix different types of fluid. They are not
compatible. Mixed fluid types can cause brake
system failure.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
FRONT BRAKE
Turn the handlebar to the left side so that the reser-
voir is level before removing the reservoir cap.
Remove the screws, reservoir cap, set plate and dia-
phragm from the front master cylinder.
SCREWS RESERVOIR CAP
Connect the bleed hose to the wheel cylinder bleed
valve.
Loosen the bleed valve and pump the brake lever
until no more fluid flows out of the bleed valve.
Perform above procedure for other side bleed valve.
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