16. BRAKE SYSTEM UXV 500
Brake system bleeding
Bleed Valve
1. Connect a transparent hose to the bleed
valve.
2. Fully apply the brake pedal after
continuously to tread it several times.
Then, loosen the caliper bleed valve nut
to bleed air from the brake system.
3. Repeat these steps until the brake system
is free of air.
When bleeding air from the brake system,
the brake fluid level should be kept over
1/2 of the brake reservoir height.
BRAKE PEDAL
Brake fluid change
Place the machine on the level ground and
set the handlebar upright.
Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap.
Use shop towels to cover plastic parts
and coated surfaces to avoid damage
caused by splash of brake fluid.
Cap Reservoir
16-14
