13. STEERINGHANDLEBAR/FRONTWHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONTSHOCKABSORBER/FRONTFORK SUPER 9 50 BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING Keep the handlebar upright and remove the brake reservoir cover and diaphragm. Add the specified brake fluid to the upper limit. · Do not allow dust or water to enter the brake system during refilling. · When servicing the brake system, use shop towels to cover plastic parts and coated surfaces to avoid damage caused by splash of brake fluid. In order to avoid spilling brake fluid, connect a transparent hose to the bleed valve. Warning Bleed Valve Brake fluid spilled on brake pads or brake disk will reduce the braking effect. Clean the brake pads and brake disk with a high quality brake degreaser. Bleed Valve Fully apply the brake lever and then loosen the brake caliper bleed valve to drain the brake fluid until there is no air bubbles in the brake fluid. Then, tighten the bleed valve. Repeat these steps until the brake system is free of air. BRAKE CALIPER REMOVAL First drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic brake system. Remove the brake fluid tube bolt. Remove the two bolts attaching the brake caliper. Fluid Tube Bolt Bolts Remove the brake caliper. Brake Pad DISASSEMBLY Remove the two brake pads dowel pins from the brake caliper. Remove the brake pads. Dowel Pin 13-11