Replacing brake fluid, rear

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

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Remove the protective cap from the bleed nipple. Install a new 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:

Connect the bleeding unit. Brake system, bleeding (using bleeding unit) . 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 protective cap.

Repeat the process with the other rear wheel

Install the wheel. See: Installing wheels .