Husqvarna TC 449 2011 I.E. Workshop Manual page 289

TC 449 2011/2012 I.E.
TE 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
TXC 449 - 511 2011/2012 I.E.
SMR 511 2011/2012 I.E.
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A
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H01309
H06399
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BRAKES
SMR 449 2011 I.E.
Bleeding the front braking system (SMR)
A long travel and mushy feel of the brake lever indicate that there is air in the
system and the brake needs bleeding. Bleeding is also required after changing
brake fluid.
To bleed the front brake, begin with the control on the handlebar and then bleed
the calliper: the procedure is the same.
Proceed as follows.
- Take the rubber cover off the bleed valve (1) or (1A).
- Insert the end of a transparent hose in the valve (1) or (1A) and the other end
in a container with fluid (make sure that the hose is constantly immersed in
the fluid).
- Remove the reservoir cover (2) and the rubber gaiter and fill the reservoir
with fresh fluid.
- Pull the lever (3) of the brake and keep it pulled so that the system remains
under pressure, loosen the valve (1), tighten the valve (1) always with the
lever pulled, then release the lever.
- Top up the fluid level (A), wait a few seconds, then repeat a few times the
procedure described in the line above until the liquid comes out of the trans-
parent hose without bubbles.
- Lock the bleed valves to the specified torques.
- Top up the fluid level and refit the rubber gaiter and the cover (2) of the res-
ervoir (A).
Fluid level inside the reservoir shall never drop below the minimum
notch during the bleeding procedure.
Brake fluid is corrosive. In the event of contact with eyes, rinse with
abundant water.
Motorcycle handlebar must be turned to the left during the bleeding
procedure. This will keep the master cylinder reservoir higher, making
bleeding easier.
If brake lever or brake pedal feel mush after a fall or a repair resulting
in loss of braking, bleed the circuit as described above.
Bleed valve tightening torque: 12-16 Nm, 1.2-1.6 Kgm, 8.8-11.8 ft/lb.
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Workshop Manual Ed. 03-2012