Bleeding The Rear Braking System - Husqvarna CR 125 2011 Workshop Manual

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CR 125 2011 - WR 125 2011

Bleeding the rear braking system

A long travel and mushy feel of the brake pedal indicate that there is air
in the system and the brake needs bleeding.
Bleeding procedure is as follows:
1) Remove reservoir cap (A) (21 mm wrench) and diaphragm and fill with fluid
(DOT 4).
2) Attach a clear plastic hose to the calliper bleed valve (1) and place the other
end of the hose in a vessel (make sure the hose end stays dipped in the fluid
throughout the procedure).
3) Loosen the bleed valve (1) and operate the pedal (2) repeatedly.
4) Slightly tighten the bleed valve (1) and release the pedal (2).
5) Repeat steps (3) and (4) until the fluid flowing out of the hose looks clear and
free of air bubbles: now tighten the bleed valve (1).
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6) Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque and check fluid level (B) in the
reservoir before refitting the cap (A). If the bleeding procedure was performed
correctly, the pedal will no longer have that mushy feel. If not so, repeat the
procedure.
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
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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. 06-2011