Bleeding The Brake Circuit - APRILIA RSV 1000 R FACTORY Workshop Manual

CYCLE PARTS
5.8.5.

BLEEDING THE BRAKE CIRCUIT

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Connect the hose to the brake pump bleed nipple.
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Operate the brake lever and open the pump bleed nip-
ple slightly to allow the air to escape.
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Close the nipple before reaching the lever's full stroke
and repeat the operation until no more air issues from
the nipple.
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Connect the tubes to the brake caliper bleed nipples.
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Operate the brake lever and open the caliper bleed
nipple slightly to allow the air to escape.
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Close the nipple before reaching the lever's full stroke
and repeat the operation until no more air issues from
the nipple.
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To be quite sure of the result, repeat the pump bleed
operation.
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