Checking the front brake fluid level, Checking the rear brake fluid level – Cannondale S440 User Manual
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system before riding. Test with the engine off by
rolling the vehicle forward and back while apply
the brakes. Then, also test the brakes at slow
riding speeds.
Checking the front brake fluid level
1.
To check the front system, level the top of the
master cylinder (mounted on the right handle-
bar).
2.
Inspect the fluid level through the site glass. If
the fluid level is below the ‘LWR’ mark, add the
specified brake fluid until the fluid is at the top of
the window.
3.
To add fluid, make sure the area around the mas-
ter cylinder is clean to prevent contamination
which can lead to a loss of braking force.
Remove the screws, cover and diaphragm from
the master cylinder.
4.
Pour DOT#4 brake fluid, from a sealed container,
until the fluid level rises to the top of the site win-
dow and no higher. If you fill above the window,
the fluid will overflow when the diaphragm and
cover are re-installed..
5.
Reinstall the front brake master cylinder dia-
phragm and cover. Tighten front master cylinder
cover screws to the specified torque. Tighten to
1.4 lbf•ft (1.9 N•m)
6.
Pour DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container
until it reaches the ‘UPPER’ mark.
7.
Reinstall the diaphragm, insert, and cap. Tighten
the cap securely.
Checking the rear brake fluid level
1.
To check the rear system, level the rear brake
master cylinder reservoir. The fluid level should
be above the ‘LOWER’ mark.
2.
If the fluid level is below the ‘UPPER’ mark, clean
the cap and surrounding area thoroughly before
opening.
3.
Remove the cap and pour DOT 4 brake fluid until
1.
Front brake master cylinder
2.
Site window
3.
‘LWR’ mark
(2)
(3)
(1)
1.
Front brake master cylinder cover screws
2.
Front brake master cylinder cover
3.
Diaphragm
1.
‘LOWER’ mark
2.
‘UPPER’ mark
(1)
(2)
(3)
DOT 4
(2)
(1)