15.HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/ Downtown 125i FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STEERING STEM FRONT BRAKE FLUID FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR BLEEDING A contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping power. Discard contaminated pads and clean a contaminated disc with a high quality brake degreasing agent. Do not allow foreign material to enter the system when filling the reservoir. Avoid spilling brake fluid on painted, plastic or rubber parts. Place a rag over these parts whenever the system is serviced. Once the hydraulic system has been opened, or if the brake feels spongy, the system must bled. When using a commercially available brake bleeder, follow the manufacturer's operating instructions. 15-11