2005-2011 Honda FourTrax Foreman TRX500 FE/FPE/FM/FPM/TM Service Manual, Page 321Get this manual
BRAKE SYSTEM
SERVICE INFORMATION
GENERAL
ACAUTION
Frequent inhalation of brake pad or lining dust, regardless of material composition cou ld be hazardous to your h:Jalth Avoid breathing dust particles Never use an air hose or brush to clean brake assembliesUse an OSHA-approved vacuum cleaner contaminated brake disc, pad, drum or shoe reduces slopping powerDiscard contaminated pads or shoes, and clean contaminated disc or drum with high quality brake degreasing agent Spilled 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 first Never allow contaminants (di rt, water, etc to get into an open reservoir Once the hydraulic system has been opened, or if the brake feels spongy, the system must be bled Always use fresh DOT brake fluid from sealed container when servicing the systemDo not mix different types of fluid as they may not be compatible Always check brake operation before riding the vehicle