Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 437

HYDRAULIC BRAKE
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to
the rear brake caliper bleed valve.
Loosen the bleed valve and operate a air bleed tool.
Drain the brake fluid.
BRAKE FLUID FILLING/BLEEDING
LEVER BRAKE LINE
Fill the reservoir with DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container.
• Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed con-
tainer.
• Do not mix different types of fluid since they are
not compatible.
Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to
the front brake caliper bleed valve.
Operate the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed
valve.
If an automatic refill system is not used, add brake
fluid when the fluid level in the reservoir is low.
• Check the fluid level often while bleeding to pre-
vent air from being pumped into the system.
• When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
• If air is entering the bleeder from around the
bleed valve threads, seal the threads with teflon
tape.
Close the bleed valve to the specified torque.
TORQUE: 5.4 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.0 lbf·ft)
Perform the bleeding procedure until the system is
completely flushed/bled.
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 front brake caliper
bleed valve.
Pressurize the system with the brake lever until
lever resistance is felt.
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BRAKE BLEEDER
BRAKE BLEEDER
BLEED VALVE
BLEED VALVE
BLEED VALVE
BLEED HOSE