KYMCO ZX Service Manual page 138

13. STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT
BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/FRONT FORK
Check the brake fluid level on level ground.
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• When operating the brake lever, the
brake reservoir cap must be tightened
securely to avoid spill of brake fluid.
• When servicing the brake system, use
shop towels to cover plastic parts and
coated surfaces to avoid damage caused
by spill of brake fluid.
Brake Fluid Bleeding
In order to avoid spill of brake fluid, connect a
transparent hose to the bleed valve.
Warning
Brake fluid spilled on brake pads or brake
disk will reduce the braking effect. Clean
the brake pads and brake disk with a high
quality brake degreaser.
Fully apply the brake lever and then loosen the
brake caliper bleed valve to drain the brake
fluid until there is no air bubbles in the brake
fluid. Then, tighten the bleed valve.
Repeat these steps until the brake system is
free of air.
Brake Fluid Refilling
Add DOT-3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir.
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• When bleeding, be careful not to allow
air in the brake reservoir flowing into the
brake system.
• When using a brake bleeder, follow the
manufacturer's instructions.
• Never use dirty or unspecified brake fluid
or mix different brake fluids be-cause it
will damage the brake system.
Make sure to bleed air from the brake system.
Upper Limit
13-9
Lower Limit
Bleed Valve
Front Brake Caliper
Brake Pad/Disk Replacement
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The brake pads must be replaced as a set
to ensure the balance of the brake disk.
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