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           13.STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK
 ABSORBER/FRONT FORK                                                   LIKE 50 2T


  HYDRAULIC BRAKE (FRONT BRAKE)
  BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR
  BLEEDING                                                                  Lower Limit
  Check the brake fluid level on level ground.
  · When operating the brake lever, the
      brake reservoir cap must be tightened
      securely to avoid splash of brake fluid.
    · When servicing the brake system, use
      shop towels to cover plastic parts and
      coated surfaces to avoid damage
      caused by splash of brake fluid.
                                                                       Hose

  BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING
  In order to avoid spilling brake fluid, connect a
  transparent hose to the bleed valve.
       Warning
     Spilled brake fluid on brake pads or
     brake disk reduces stopping power.
     Clean the brake pads and brake disk
     with a high-performance brake
     d
  Fully apply the brake lever and then loosen
  the brake caliper bleed valve to drain the          Front Brake Caliper
  brake fluid until there is no air bubbles in the       Reservoir
  brake fluid. Then, tighten the bleed valve.
  Repeat these steps until the brake system is
  free of air.
  BRAKE FLUID REFILLING
  Add DOT-3 brake fluid to the brake reservoir.
 · When bleeding, be careful not to allow
     air in the brake reservoir flowing into
     the brake system.
   · Never use dirty or unspecified brake
     fluid or mix different brake fluids be-
     cause it will damage the brake system.

                                                         Fixed-Reed
Make sure to bleed air from the brake system.
BRAKE PAD/DISK REPLACEMENT

    The brake pads must be replaced as a
    set to ensure the balance of the brake

  Remove the two bolts attaching the brake
  caliper.
  Remove the brake caliper.
  Compress the brake caliper seat, and press
  down the fixed-reed to take out the brake
  pads.

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