Kawasaki VULCAN 1600 CLASSIC (2003) [51/575] Periodic maintenance 2 29

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-29

Periodic Maintenance Procedures

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Repeat this operation until fresh brake fluid comes out

from the plastic hose or the color of the fluid changes.

Open the bleed valve [A].

Pump the brake lever and hold it [B].

Close the bleed valve [C].

Release the brake lever [D].

Front Brake : Repeat the above steps for other caliper.

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Remove the clear plastic hose.

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Install the reservoir cap.

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Tighten the bleed valves, and install t he rubber caps.

Torque - Caliper Bleed Valves: 7.8 N·m (0.8 kgf·m, 69 in·lb)

Front Brake Reservoir Cap Screws: 1.5 N·m (0.15

kgf·m, 13 in·lb)

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For the rear brake caliper [A], change the brake fluid for

two bleed valves [B].

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After changing the fluid, check the brake for good braking

power, no brake drag, and no fluid leakage.

If necessary, bleed the air from the lines (see Brakes

chapter).

Brake Master Cylinder Cup and Dust Seal

Replacement

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Refer to the Master Cylinder section in the Brakes chapter

for Brake/Master Cylinder Cup and Dust Seal Replace-

ment.

Caliper Piston/Dust S eals Replacement

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Refer to the Calipers section in the B rakes chapter for

Caliper Piston/Dust Seals Replacement.

Front Brake Light Switch Inspection

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Turn on the ignition switch.

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The brake light should go on when the front brake lever

is applied.

If it does not, replace the switch.