Honda Transalp XL700V Manual page 442

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
Left side: Connect
the front brake caliper bleed valve.
the bleed hose to
Operate the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed
the upper bleed
valve.
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
Left side: Connect
bleed valve.
the bleed hose to
the upper bleed
Pressurize the system with the brake lever until
valve.
lever resistance is felt.
1. Squeeze the brake lever, open the bleed valve 1/4
turn and then close it.
2. Release the brake lever slowly and wait several
seconds after it reaches the end of its travel.
• Do not release the lever until the bleed valve has
been closed.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
BRAKE BLEEDER
BLEED HOSE
BRAKE LEVER
BLEED VALVE
BLEED VALVE
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