12. FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/
FRONT SUSPENSION PEOPLE 125/150
pads.
HYDRAULIC BRAKE (FRONT
BRAKE)
BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT/AIR
BLEEDING
Check the brake fluid level on level ground.
· When operating the brake lever, the Lower Limit
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 degreaser.
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 disk.
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
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