Brake Fluid Replacement - Suzuki RM250 Owner's Service Manual

15-4 FRONT AND REAR BRAKES

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT

Brake fluid can be hazardous to humans and pets.
Brake fluid is harmful if swallowed or if it comes in
contact with skin or eyes.
Keep brake fluid away from children or pets. Call doc-
tor immediately if brake fluid is swallowed and induce
vomiting. Flush eyes or skin with water if brake fluid
gets in eyes or comes in contact with skin.
The use of any fluid except DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container can damage the brake system and
lead to an accident.
Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from sealed container.
Never use or mix different types of brake fluid.
Spilled brake fluid can damage painted surfaces and
plastic parts.
Be careful not to spill any brake fluid when servicing
brake fluid. Wipe spilled fluid up immediately.
• Suck up the old brake fluid as much as possible.
• Pour fresh brake fluid into the reservoir.
 Specification and classification: DOT 4
NOTE:
Replenish brake fluid up to the UPPER line before the brake
fluid level drops below LOWER line.
• Connect a transparent tube to the air bleeder valve and set
the other end into a receptacle.
• Loosen the air bleeder valve and pump the brake lever
(pedal) until new brake fluid comes out from the air bleeder
valve.
• Tighten the air bleeder valve.
 Air bleeder valve: 6 N·m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.4 lb-ft)
• Bleed air from the brake system. (15-5)
WARNING
CAUTION