14.HANDLEBAR/FRONT WHEEL/FRONT BRAKE/ FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER/STEERING STEM Downtown 300i ABS If the brake bleeder is not available, perform the following procedure. Pump up the system pressure with the brake lever until these are not air bubbles in the fluid flowing out of the reservoir small hole and lever resistance is felt. 1. Pump the brake lever several times, then squeeze the brake lever all the way and loosen the bleed valve 1/4 turn. Wait several seconds and close the bleed valve. Do not release the brake lever until the bleed valve has been closed. 2. Release the brake lever slowly until the bleed valve has been closed. Add fluid when the fluid level in the master cylinder is low to prevent drawing air into the system. 3. Repeat the steps 1 - 2 until there are no air bubbles in the bleed hose. After bleeding air completely, tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque. Torque: 6 N-m (0.6 kgf-m, 4.3 lbf-ft) Fill the reservoir to the casting ledge with DOT 4 to the upper level. Install the diaphragm, set plate and reservoir cover and tighten the screws to the specified torque. Torque: 2 N-m (0.2 kgf-m, 1.1 lbf-ft) 14-11