super 8 50 2t 1 Workshop-manual : Page 144

          13.STEERING HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/FRONT SHOCK
ABSORBER/FRONT FORK                                                        SUPER8 50 2T

 HYDRAULIC BRAKE (FRONT BRAKE)
 BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR
 BLEEDING
 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.

 BRAKE FLUID BLEEDING                                                       Hose
 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
 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        Front Brake Caliper
 free of air.                                                         Reservoir
 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.


 Make sure to bleed air from the brake system.
                                                              Fixed-Reed
 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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