Bleeding Spyder Original Disc Brakes - Motor Trike GL1800 SPYDER / 2+2 Service Manual

BLEEDING GL1800 SPYDER ORIGINAL DISC BRAKES
Read the entire instructions before starting the bleeding procedure.
Before you start, be sure you have plenty of DOT 4 brake fluid on hand.
Spilling Brake fluid can damage painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag over these parts
References to the Front Brakes are completely covered in the HONDA™ Service Manual. Front
brake components, and any associated parts ARE NOT part of the Motor Trike® Conversion Kit,
Therefore ARE NOT be covered by Motor Trike® Warranty. For complete Service Information and
Proper procedures refer to the HONDA™ Service Manual that is for your particular GL1800 Year
Things that you should know before you start the bleeding procedure.
1: A highly worn or contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Replace worn or
contaminated pads, and clean a contaminated disc with a high quality brake cleaner.
2: Do not allow foreign material to enter the system when filling the reservoir.
3: Avoid spilling fluid on painted, plastic, or rubber parts. Brake fluid can damage these parts.
Place a rag over these parts whenever the system is serviced.
4: Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.
5: Do not mix different types of fluid. They are not compatible.
6: Once the Brake system has been opened, or if the brake feels spongy, the system must be bled.
7: When using a commercially available brake bleeder, (Mity-Vac, or similar) follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
Two people are required for this procedure.
1. Put the Trike on jack stands in the rear. Using a jack under the engine, raise the front
end high enough that the front forks are extended out to their full length. The front
wheel can be off the ground, or just touching the ground.
2. With the tires off the Trike, remove the calipers from rear end, and move them both to
the top of the rotor. Open both bleeders on the right side. Be prepared for fluid and air
to spit out (have a rag handy). Once it quits leaking, press the rear pedal briskly but not
too fast; just enough to see which valve is your primary, and which is your secondary.
Your primary will be the one with the most pressure (as far as releasing fluid). If the
front valve is your primary on the right, then it is also your primary on the left. After
you figure out which is which, you want to bleed your secondary valves first. Keeping
the valves on the very top of the rotor still using the slow firm pump.
NOTE: Marking the Primary bleeder with a scribe, or making note of it in the manual. Will
assist in determining which bleeder is which for future bleeding procedures.
WARNING
whenever the system is serviced.
NOTICE
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