Use and Care Manual

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Basic Maintenance Procedures
If your go-kart will no longer stop safely or the pedal feels “mushy” when applying the brakes, you
will need to bleed the brakes. This section will walk you through the process to properly bleed the
brakes.
1. Locate the bleed valve on the rear brake and
and connect a hose. The hose needs to be
long enough to extend into a small
container partially filled with brake fluid.
Be sure the hose is covered by the fluid
before beginning.
2. Open up the brake fluid reservoir and make
sure it is filled to the “High” mark. Add fluid
if needed to get that level before starting.
Only use new DOT 3 brake fluid.
3. Next, have a helper continuously apply
pressure to the brake pedal and keep push-
ing while you slowly open up the bleed
valve. (Turn slowly to the left), keep applying
pressure to the brake pedal during the
whole process. If the brake pedal bottoms
out, release the pedal and push down again.
4. When you feel all the air has been let out of
the system, close the bleed valve and let up
on the brake pedal. Test the brakes again to
see if they are firm. If they are not, repeat
steps 2 & 3 until they are firm when apply-
ing pressure to the brake pedal.
5. Once you have successfully bled the brakes,
remove the drain tube from the bleed
valve and install the protective cover on the
valve.
Always dispose of any
brake fluid properly at your local hazardous waste facility. DO NOT pour brake fluid down household
drains or into storm drain systems because it is hazardous to people and animals.
Bleeding Rear Brakes
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Bleed Valve