16. BRAKE SYSTEM UXV 500 Brake system bleeding Bleed Valve 1. Connect a transparent hose to the bleed valve. 2. Fully apply the brake pedal after continuously to tread it several times. Then, loosen the caliper bleed valve nut to bleed air from the brake system. 3. Repeat these steps until the brake system is free of air. When bleeding air from the brake system, the brake fluid level should be kept over 1/2 of the brake reservoir height. BRAKE PEDAL Brake fluid change Place the machine on the level ground and set the handlebar upright. Remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. Use shop towels to cover plastic parts and coated surfaces to avoid damage caused by splash of brake fluid. Cap Reservoir 16-14