Suzuki VZ1600K4 Montageanleitung Seite 19

A. Rear Brake Fluid Reservoir
B. Cover
C. Upper Level Line
D. Lower Level Line
E. Bolt
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If the fluid level in the reservoir is lower than
the lower level line, check for fluid leaks in the
brake line, and fill the reservoir.
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Loosen the bolt to remove the cover from the
reservoir.
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Remove the reservoir cap and diaphragm,
and fill the reservoir to the upper level line with
DOT4 brake fluid.
WARNING
Never reuse old brake fluid.
Do not use fluid from a container that
has been left unsealed or that has been
open for a long time.
Do not mix two types and brands of fluid
for use in the brakes. This lowers the
brake fluid boiling point and could re-
duce brake effectiveness. It may also
cause the rubber brake parts to deteri-
orate.
Don't leave the reservoir cap off for any
length of time to prevent moisture con-
tamination of the fluid.
Don't add or change brake fluid in the
rain or during conditions of blowing dust
or debris.
CAUTION
Brake fluid quickly ruins painted sur-
faces. Wipe up any spilled fluid immedi-
ately.
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Operate the brake lever several times.
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If it feels spongy, there might be air in the
brake line.
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Also check for fluid leakage around the fit-
tings, and bleed the air in the rear brake line.
Rear Brake Line Air Bleeding
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Remove the rear brake reservoir cap and di-
aphragm, and check that there is plenty of
fluid in the reservoir.
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The fluid level must be checked several times,
during the bleeding operation and replenished
as necessary. If the fluid in the reservoir runs
completely out any time during bleeding, the
bleeding operation must be repeated from the
beginning since air will have entered the line.
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Attach a clear plastic hose to the bleed valve
on the rear brake caliper and run the other
end of the hose into a container.
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With the reservoir cap off, slowly pump the
brake pedal several times until no air bub-
bles can be seen rising up through the fluid
from the holes at the bottom of the reservoir.
This bleeds the air from the rear brake master
cylinder end of the line.
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Pump the brake pedal a few times until it
becomes hard and then, holding the pedal
pushed down, quickly open (turn counter-
clockwise) and close the bleed valve. Then
release the pedal. Repeat this operation until
no more air can be seen coming out into the
plastic hose.
A. Hold the brake pedal applied.
B. Quickly open and close the bleed
valve.
C. Release the brake pedal.
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When air bleeding is finished, check that the
fluid level is between the upper and lower
level lines.
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Tighten the bleed valve(s) to the specified
torque.
Torque: 7.8 N·m (0.80 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)
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Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap.
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