A brake hose is loosened or removed The brake fluid level is very low Brake operation is faulty

Loss of braking performance may occur if the brake system is not properly bled

1. Bleed

• Brake system

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Steps in bleeding the system:

a. Fill the reservoir with the proper brake fluid

b. Install the diaphragm. Be careful not to spill any fluid or allow the reservoir to overflow

c. Connect a clear plastic hose tightly to the calliper bleed screw

d. Put the other end of the hose in a container

e. Slowly operate the brake lever several times

f. Pull the lever in. Hold the lever in position

g. Loosen the bleed screw and allow the lever to tra- vel towards its limit

h. Tighten the bleed screw when the lever limit has been reached, then release the lever

i. Repeat steps (e) to (h) until all air bubbles have disappeared from the brake fluid

NOTE:

If bleeding is difficult it may be necessary to let the brake fluid settle for a few hours. Repeat the bleeding procedure when the tiny bubbles in the brake system have disappeared

k. Fill the brake fluid reservoir to the proper level See BRAKE FLUID LEVEL INSPECTION

s WARNING:

Check brake operation after bleeding the brake system