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4A

Air Bleeding from Brake Line

Air trapped in the brake fluid circuit acts like a cushion to absorb a large proportion of the pressure
developed by the master cylinder and thus interferes with the full braking performance of the brake
caliper. The presence of air is indicated by “sponginess” of the brake lever and also by lack of braking
force. Considering the danger to which such trapped air exposes the machine and rider, it is essential
that after remounting the brake and restoring the brake system to the normal condition, the brake fluid
circuit be purged of air in the following manner:

NOTICE:
• Spilled brake fluid can damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Be careful not to
spill any fluid when filling the brake fluid reservoir. Wipe spilled fluid up and wash
stained parts immediately.
• It is essential to purge air from the fluid circuit before inspecting the function of the
brake fluid pressure-decreasing mode.
Without air bleeding, trapped air in the circuit will enter the HU.

Front Brake
1) Place the motorcycle on a level surface and adjust the horizontal upper face of reservoir tank.
2) Remove the reservoir cap plate (1).
3) Remove the reservoir cap (2) and diaphragm.

4) Fill the reservoir tank with new brake fluid to the upper line (1).
Brake fluid (DOT 4)

NOTE:
• While bleeding the brake system, replenish the brake fluid in the reservoir as
necessary. Make sure that there is always some fluid visible in the reservoir.
• Slowly pour fluid to prevent air bubbles.
• Do not release the brake lever when opening the air breeder valve.

5) Pinch the reservoir hose (2) by finger until all air in the hose has released.

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6) Place the reservoir cap (1) to prevent dirt from entering.

7) Attach a clear hose to the front brake master cylinder air bleeder valve (2), and insert the free end
of the hose into a receptacle.
8) Squeeze and release the brake lever several times in rapid succession and squeeze and hold the
lever fully without releasing it. Loosen the front brake master cylinder air bleeder valve by turning it
a 1/6 of a turn then tighten it.
9) Repeat this process until the fluid flowing into the clear hose no longer contains air bubbles.

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10) Remove the clear hose from the front brake master cylinder air bleeder valve.
11) Attach a clear hose to the left side front brake caliper air bleeder valve (1), and insert the free
end of the hose into a receptacle.
12) Squeeze and release the brake lever several times in rapid succession then squeeze and hold the
lever fully without releasing it. Loosen the left side front brake caliper air bleeder valve by turning it
a 1/6 of a turn then tighten it.
13) Repeat this process until the clean fluid flowing into the clear hose.

14) Remove the clear hose from the left side front brake caliper air bleeder valve.
15) Right side front brake caliper air breeding after the same method 11) to 14).

NOTE:
Fluid of reservoir tank amount should be use due to completely change to fresh fluid.

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16) Attach a clear hose to the front brake master cylinder air bleeder valve (1), and insert the free
end of the hose into a receptacle.
17) Squeeze and release the brake lever several times in rapid succession and squeeze and hold the
lever fully without releasing it. Loosen the front brake master cylinder air bleeder valve by turning it
a 1/6 of a turn then tighten it.
18) Repeat 5 times for this process until the fluid flowing into the clear hose no longer contains air
bubbles from air breeder valve.

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19) Confirm the brake lever feeling after air breeding. If lever feeling is still spongy, repeat again the
air breeding from 11).
20) Remove the clear hose from the front brake master cylinder.
21) Tighten the front brake caliper air bleeder valves (1) and front brake master cylinder air bleeder
valve (2) to the specified torque, and then connect the air bleeder caps.
Tightening torque
Front brake caliper air bleeder valve (a): 7.5 N·m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.55 lbf-ft)
Front brake master cylinder air bleeder valve (b): 6.0 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.45 lbf-ft)

22) Fill the reservoir tank with new brake fluid to the upper line (1).
Brake fluid (DOT 4)

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23) Install the diaphragm, reservoir cap (1) and the reservoir cap plate (2) with a screw (3).

Rear Brake
1) Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
2) Remove the right frame front cover.
3) Remove the reservoir tank mounting bolt (1) and move the reservoir tank outside of the seat rail.

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4) Remove the reservoir cap and diaphragm (1).

5) Fill the reservoir tank with brake fluid up to the upper line (2) of the reservoir tank. Place the
reservoir cap to prevent dirt from entering.

6) Attach a clear hose to the rear brake caliper air bleeder valve, and insert the free end of the hose
into a receptacle.
7) Operate the brake pedal several times and, while pushing the pedal, loosen the rear brake caliper
air bleeder valve (1) and drain the brake fluid into a receptacle.

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8) Tighten the rear brake caliper air bleeder valve and release the brake pedal slowly.
9) Repeat the steps 7) and 8) until the fluid is flowing out without bubbles.

NOTE:
While bleeding the brake system, replenish the reservoir tank with the brake fluid as
necessary to keep the fluid above the lower limit line.

10) Tighten the rear brake caliper air bleeder valve to the specified torque.
Tightening torque
Rear brake caliper air bleeder valve: 6.0 N·m (0.61 kgf-m, 4.45 lbf-ft)
11) Fill the reservoir tank with brake fluid to the upper line (1) of the reservoir tank.

12) Install the diaphragm and reservoir cap (1).

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13) Install the reservoir tank.

NOTICE:
When install the reservoir tank (1), hold the reservoir tank to touch it to the bracket
(2) and tighten the bolt (3). After tightening, check that the clearance “a” between
the reservoir tank (1) and the bracket (2) is zero.

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[A]: Correct [B]: Incorrect

14) Install the right frame front cover.

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