Instructions - Honda 2005-2008 RX500 FA Service Manual

'61HN252' by American Honda Motor Co. - Page 325 of 540
[2005-2008] [TRX500 FA/FGA]
Do not release the
brake lever until the
bleed valve has
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Connect a commercially available brake bleeder to
the bleed valve.
Pump the brake bleeder and loosen the bleed valve,
adding fluid when the fluid level in the master cylin-
der reservoir is low.
· Check the fluid level often while bleeding the
brakes to prevent air from being pumped into the
system.
· When using a brake bleeding tool, follow the
manufacturer's operating instructions.
Repeat the above procedures until air bubbles do
not appear in the plastic hose.
· If air is entering the bleeder from around the
bleed valve threads, seal the threads with Teflon
tape.
· If a brake bleeder is not available, fill the master
cylinder and operate the brake lever to fill the
system.
Close the bleed valve.
Next, perform the available BLEEDING procedure
(see below).
BRAKE BLEEDING
Connect a clear bleed hose to the bleed valve.
Pump up the system pressure with the lever until
there are no air bubbles in the fluid flowing out of
the master cylinder and lever resistance is felt.
1. Squeeze the brake lever, open the bleed valve 1/2
turn and then close the valve.
2. Release the brake lever until the bleed valve has
been closed. been closed.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 until bubbles cease to appear
in the fluid coming out of the bleed valve.
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BRAKE BLEEDER
BRAKE SYSTEM
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