Brake Fluid Replacement/Air Bleeding - Honda CRF450X 2005 Service Manual

HYDRAULIC BRAKE
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR
BLEEDING
Donor allow
fOfe,gn mallma/ to
enter tile system.
A
void spil/ifI{J fluid
on plastIC Of rubber
parts. Piece
8
rag
over these parts
whenever the
system is serviced.
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• A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stop-
ping power. Discard contaminated pad s and
clean a contaminated disc with a high quality
brake degreasing agent.
• Once the hydraulic system has been opened, or
if
the brake feels spongy the system must be bled.
• When using a commercially available brake
bleeder. follow the manufacturer's operating
instruction.
BRAKE FLUID DRAINING
Check the master cylinder parallel to the ground,
before removi ng the reservoir cover.
For the front brake, remo ve the screws, re servoir
cover and diaphragm.
For the rBaf brake, remove the bolts, reservoir
cover, set plate and diaphragm.
For the rear brake, remove the bolts and rear brake
caliper guard.
SCREWS