Changing the brake fluid, front

Fig 1: Identifying Collecting Bottle, Hose And G-Clamp

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Remove the protective cap from the bleed nipple.

Install a plastic hose on the nipple.

Open the bleed nipple. Collect the brake fluid in a container. Press the brake caliper piston to the bottom of the caliper.

Use G-clamp as illustrated. Leave the G-clamp in pushed in position.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Piston & G-Clamp

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Alternative 1:

Open the bleed nipple on the caliper. Wait until there is new oil in the plastic hose. Close the bleed nipple

Alternative 2:

Press down the brake pedal to the limit position.

Keep it pressed down for approximately 2 seconds before releasing it. Repeat until there is new brake fluid in the plastic hose.

Close the bleed nipple when the brake pedal is fully depressed.

Remove the hose.

Install:

the G-clamp from the brake caliper. Repeat the process with the other front wheel.