Changing The Brake Fluid, Front

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Fig 1: 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 shown.

Leave the G-clamp in pushed in position.

Fig 2: Bleeding Brake System

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Alternative 1:

Connect the bleeding unit. See BRAKE SYSTEM BLEEDING .

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.

Remove the G-clamp from the brake caliper.

Repeat the process on the other front wheel. Install the wheel. See WHEELS .