1989 Honda FL400R Pilot Service Manual, Page 187Get this manual
14BRAKES SERVICE INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT AIR BLEEDING MASTER CYLINDER 14-3 14-4 14-1 14-2 BRAKE SHOESWHEEL CYLINDER ADJUSTER REAR BRAKE PARKING BRAKE 14-7 14-13 14-19
SERVICE INFORMATION
Inhaled abestos fibers have been found to cause respiratory disease and cancerl'lever use an air hose or dry brush to rIeun brake assembliesUse an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner or alternate method approved by OSHA, designed to minimize the hazard caused by airborne asbestos fibers
GENERAL
The brake shoespads can be replaced without disconnecting the hydraulic system jack and maintenance stands are required to support the vehicleDo not allow foreign material to enter the system when filling the reservoir
Bleed the hydraulic system if it has been disassembled or if the brake feels spongy Use DOT brake fluid Brake fluid will damage painted, plastic and rubber partsWhenever handling brake fluid, protect the painted, plastic and rubber parts by covering them with ragIf fluid does get on these parts, wipe it off with clean cloth Always check brake operation before riding the vehicle