Preparatory Work

Fig 1: Bleeding Brakes

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Secure the pedal in the depressed position. Use a pedal jack.

Remove the protective cap from the bleed nipple at the left front wheel.

Install a plastic hose on the nipple. Open the bleed nipple.

Collect the brake fluid in a container.

Shut the bleed nipple.

Fig 2: Identifying Center Member Bearing, Crossmember And Screws

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Remove: 

• the screws for the center bearing member
• the screws for the rear cross member.

Slide the rear heat deflector forward over the front heat deflector to expose the right brake pipe.