Service Manual (KLZ1000C) — page 367 of 762

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BRAKES 12-27
Brake Fluid

• Remove   the rubber cap from the bleed valve on the front
  master cylinder.
• Attach a clear plastic hose [A] to the bleed valve, and run
  the other end of the hose into a container.

•○Bleed the brake line and the master cylinder.
  Repeat this operation until no more air can be seen com-
  ing out into the plastic hose.
  1. Pump the brake lever until it becomes hard, and apply
     the brake and hold it [A].
  2. Quickly open and close [B] the bleed valve while hold-
     ing the brake applied.
  3. Release the brake [C].
                         NOTICE
  After pumping the brake lever several times, re-
  leasing it without opening and closing of the bleed
  valve may cause brake fluid to be blown back from
  the master cylinder reservoir. Brake fluid spilt
  on painted surfaces and plastic parts will quickly
  damage them. Be sure to open and close the bleed
  valve.

                           NOTE
  ○The fluid level must be checked often during the bleed-
   ing operation and replenished with fresh brake fluid as
   necessary. If the fluid in the reservoir runs completely
   out any time during bleeding, the bleeding operation
   must be done over again from the beginning since air
   will have entered the line.

• Remove   the clear plastic hose.
• Tighten the bleed valve, and install the rubber cap.
  Torque - Front Master Cylinder Bleed Valve: 5.4 N·m (0.55
              kgf·m, 48 in·lb)

• Remove
  caliper.
             the rubber cap from the bleed valve on the

• Attach   a wrench [A] and a clear plastic hose [B] to the
  bleed valve, and run the other end of the hose into a con-
  tainer.