Service Information - Honda CRF450R 2009 Service Manual

HYDRAULIC BRAKE
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
ACAUTION
Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust. regardless of material composition could
be
hazardous to your health.
Avoid breathing dust particles.
• Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assemblies. Use an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner.
NOTICE
I
Spilled brake fluid will severely damage instrument lenses and painted surfaces. It
is also
harmful to some rubber parts. Be careful
whenever you remove the reservoir cap: make sure the front reservoir is horizontal first.
A
contaminated
brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Oiscard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated disc with high
quality brake degreaslng agent.
Check the brake system by applying the brake lever or pedal after the air bleeding .
Never allow contaminants (dirt, water, etc.) to get into an open reservoir.
Once the hydraulic system has been opened, or if the brake feels spongy the system must be bled .
Always use fresh Honda DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container when servicing the system. Do not mix different types
of
fluid, they may not be compatible.
Always check brake operation before riding the motorcycle.
SPECIFICA nONS
Front
16-4