16. BRAKE SYSTEM MXU 550EXi/MXU 500i Connect a transparent hose to the brake caliper bleed valve and then loosen the bleed valve nut. Use a syringe to draw the brake fluid out through the hose. Fill the brake reservoir with brake fluid and use the syringe to draw brake fluid into it until there is no air bubbles in the transparent hose. Then, tighten the bleed valve nut. Torque: 0.6 kgf-m (6 Nm, 4.32 lbf-ft) · When drawing brake fluid with the syringe, the brake fluid level should be kept over 1/2 of the brake reservoir height. · Use only the recommended brake fluid. Recommended Brake Fluid: DOT-4 Bleed Valve Brake system bleeding Bleed Valve 1. Connect a transparent hose to the bleed valve. 2. Fully apply the brake pedal after continuously depress 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. 16-16