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CHK
ADJ
CHECKING THE BRAKE HOSES/
BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM
2. Check:
front brake hoses 1
rear brake hose 2
Cracks/wear/damage Replace.
3. Check:
brake hose clamps
Loosen Tighten.
4. Hold the machine in an upright position and
apply the front or rear brake.
5. Check:
brake hoses
Apply the brake lever or brake pedal sev-
eral times.
Fluid leakage Replace the hoses.
Refer to FRONT AND REAR BRAKES in
chapter 7.
6. Install:
front fender
side covers (left and right)
fuel tank cover
seat
Refer to SEAT, FENDERS AND FUEL
TANK.
1
1
1
2
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BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SYSTEM
WARNING
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Bleed the hydraulic brake system when-
ever:
the system is disassembled,
a brake hose is loosened, disconnected
or replaced,
the brake fluid level is very low,
brake operation is faulty.