2001-2005 Honda TRX250EX Sportrax TRX250EX Factory Service Manual, Page 227Get this manual

2001-2005 Honda TRX250EX Sportrax TRX250EX Factory Service Manual, Page 227

15HYDRAULIC DISC BRAKE SERVICE INFORMATION TROUBLESHOOTING BRAKE FLUID REPLACEMENT AIR BLEEOING

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BRAKE PADDISC MASTER CYLINDER BRAKE CALIPER

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SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL

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Frequent inhalation of brake pad dust, regardless of material composition could be hazardous to your health Avoid breathing dust particles Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assembliesUse an OSHA-approved vacuum cleanerA contaminated brake disc or pad reduces stopping powerDiscard contam nated pads and clean contaminated disc with high quality brake degreasing agentSpilled brake fluid will severely damage the plastic parts and painted surfacesIt is also harmful to some rubber partsBe careful whenever you remove the reservoir cap; make sure the reservoir is horizontal firstNever allow contaminants (dirt, water, etc to get into an open reservoirOnce the hydraulic system has been opened, or if the brake feels spongy, the system must be bledAlways use fresh DOT brake fluid from sealed container when servicing the systemDo not mix different types of fluid as they may not be compatibleAlways check brake operation before riding the vehicle