Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding; Brake Fluid Draining; Brake Fluid Filling - Honda 1984 Shadow VT700C Manual

BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT /
AIR BLEEDING
Check tile fluid level with the fluid reservoir parallel
to the ground.
CAUTION:
Install the dwphragm on the reservoir when
operating the brake lever. Failure to do so
will allow brake fluid
to
squirt out o[ the
reservoir during brake operation.
A void spilling fluid on painted surfaces.
Place a rag over the fuel tank whenver the
system is serviced.
BRAKE FLUID DRA INING
Connect a bleed hose to the bleed valve .
loosen the caliper bleed valve and pump the brake
lever. Stop operating the lever when fluid stops
flo wing out of the bleed valve.
A contaminated brake disc or pod reduces
slopping power. Discard conlaminaled pads
and ckan' a contaminated disc with a high
BRAKE FLUID FI LL ING
NOTE:
Do not mix different types of fluid since they
are not compatible.
Close the bleed valve, fill the reservoir, and install
the diaphragm.
To prevent piston overtravel and brake fluid see-
page, keep a 20 mm (3/ 4 in) spacer betvveen the
handlebar grip and lever when bleeding the front
brake system. Pump up the system pressure with the
lever until there are no air bubbles in the fluid
flowing out of the reservoir small hole and lever
resistance is felt.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE
20mm in) SPACER
17-3