Removing The Hydraulic

ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)

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                                                             • Brake hose “3” (hydraulic unit to front brake
REMOVING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT
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                                                               calipers)
CAUTION:                                                     • Brake hose “4” (hydraulic unit to proportion-
Do not remove the hydraulic unit to check                      ing valve)
the resistance of the solenoid valves and the                • Brake hose “5” (hydraulic unit to metering
ABS motor for continuity.                                      valve)
                                                       NOTE:
                                                           Do not operate the brake lever and brake pedal
                                                           while removing the brake hoses.
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                                                           CAUTION:
                                                           When removing the brake hoses, cover the
                                                           area around the hydraulic unit to catch any
                                                           spilt brake fluid. Do not allow the brake fluid
                                                           to contact other parts.
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       WARNING                                                                2                             4
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that is                       1
already in the system. Mixing fluids may re-
sult in a harmful chemical reaction, leading
to poor braking performance.
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CAUTION:                                                                                 3
• Handle the ABS components with care,
  since they have been accurately adjusted.                2. Remove:
  Keep them away from dirt and do not sub-                  • Hydraulic unit “1”
  ject them to shocks.                                 NOTE:
• The wheel sensors cannot be disassem-
                                                           To avoid brake fluid leakage and to prevent for-
  bled. Do not attempt to disassemble the
                                                           eign materials from entering the hydraulic unit,
  sensors. If faulty, replace with new sen-
                                                           insert a rubber plug “a” or a bolt (M10 × 1.25) into
  sors.
                                                           each union bolt hole.
• Do not turn the main switch to “ON” when
  removing the hydraulic unit.
• Do not clean with compressed air.
• Do not reuse the brake fluid.
• Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces                                                                a
  and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
  up any spilt brake fluid immediately.                           1
• Do not allow any brake fluid to contact the
  couplers. Brake fluid may damage the cou-
  plers and cause bad contacts.
• If the union bolts for the hydraulic unit have
  been removed, be sure to tighten them to
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  the specified torque and bleed the brake
                                                           CHECKING THE HYDRAULIC UNIT
  system.
                                                           1. Check:
1. Remove:                                                  • Hydraulic unit “1”
 • Brake hose “1” (front brake master cylinder to             Cracks/damage → Replace the hydraulic
   hydraulic unit)                                            unit.
 • Brake hose “2” (rear brake master cylinder to
   hydraulic unit)

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