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Changing the brake fluid, front

Fig 1: Bleeding Brake System
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Open the bleed nipple, approximately one turn.

Press in the brake caliper piston to the bottom of the caliper. Use G-clamp as shown. Leave the G-clamp in pushed in position.

Press down the brake pedal to the limit position. Keep it pressed down for approximately 2 seconds before releasing it. Repeat this until new brake fluid enters.

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

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Finishing work, front 

See Finishing work .