Honda CRF450X Owner's Manual page 96

Brakes
Adding Front Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Spilled brake fluid will severely damage
instrument lenses and painted surfaces. It is also
harmful to some rubber parts. Be careful
whenever you remove the reservoir cap: make
sure the reservoir is horizontal first.
• Always use fresh DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container when servicing the system.
Do not mix different types of fluid, they may
not be compatible.
The recommended brake fluid is DOT 4 brake
fluid or an equivalent.
(1)
(2)
(4)
(3)
(1) screws (3) diaphragm
(2) reservoir cap (4) upper level mark
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:
1 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 0.7 lbf·ft)
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Servicing Your Honda
Adding Rear Brake Fluid
NOTICE
Spilled brake fluid will severely damage
instrument lenses and painted surfaces. It is also
harmful to some rubber parts. Be careful
whenever you remove the reservoir cap: make
sure the reservoir is horizontal first.
• Always use fresh DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container when servicing the system.
Do not mix different types of fluid, they may
not be compatible.
The recommended brake fluid is DOT 4 brake
fluid or an equivalent.
(9)
(6)
(5)
(8)
(7)
(5) bolts (8) diaphragm
(6) reservoir cap (9) upper level mark
(7) set plate
1. Remove the bolts (5), reservoir cap (6), set
plate (7) and diaphragm (8).
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.
Do not bend to the diaphragm during installation.
4. Install and tighten the bolts to the specified
torque:
1 N·m (0.1 kgf·m, 0.7 lbf·ft)
Other Inspection
• Make sure there are no fluid leaks.
• Check for deterioration or cracks in the hoses
and fittings.
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