User manual HAYES DISC BRAKES BLEEDKIT-45-14576B

[. . . ] If DOT 4 or DOT 3 brake fluid comes in contact with paint, wipe it off immediately and rinse with isopropyl alcohol. Warning: If you get any brake fluid on the brake pads, discard them and replace with new pads. If you get any brake fluid on the disc, clean it thoroughly with isopropyl alcohol. Warning: DOT 4 or DOT 3 brake fluid can be an irritant when it comes into contact with human tissue. [. . . ] Hint: Taping a spoke to a bottle and bending it to hook around the handlebars makes a convenient hanger. Note: The HFX-Mag master cylinder bleed fitting is a Phillips head screw and requires the use of the clear cone shape bleed fitting included in the bleed kit. Note: The HFX-9 master cylinder reservoir plug is a plastic cap, which needs to be removed with your fingers or a small flat head screwdriver. The HFX-9 requires the use of the silver aluminum bleed fitting included in the bleed kit. Squeeze the fluid bottle firmly ­ forcing fluid into the caliper for a count of five. Continue alternately squeezing the fluid bottle, for a count of five, and releasing until no air bubbles come out of the caliper. After all the air is out of the caliper; squeeze the bottle until fluid comes out at master cylinder with no air bubbles. While squeezing the bottle, quickly stroke the lever to the handlebars, and release. Repeat this until no more air bubbles come out of the master cylinder. Filler Bottle Attachment Then release and remove the bottle and filler hose. For the HFX-Mag reinstall the master cylinder bleeder screw and rubber washer ­ tightening until the rubber washer starts to bulge. Take great care to remove all brake fluid because if the fluid comes into contact with the disc or brake pads, performance will forever be greatly reduced. Clean the disc with isopropyl alcohol if it is contaminated with oil or brake fluid. Replace the caliper's rubber bleeder cap, the brake pads, and the wheel/disc assembly. Hose Removal and Assembly The hose assembly procedure is different for the different brake models and design variations. Pay close attention to which procedure applies for your Hayes disc brake system. Hose Removal HFX-9, HFX-9 HD, HFX-Mag, and HFX-Mag Plus Master Cylinder and G1 (Generation 1) Caliper Hose Removal 1. To take the hose off of the master cylinder end, slide the hose support down the hose. Remove the hose nut by loosening the nut and sliding it all the way down the hose. [. . . ] Slide the HFX-9 nose cone onto the hose Note: The HFX-9 nose cone is the smaller of the two included. Note: The HFX-9 hose nut has external threads and the compression bushing is a gold color. Slide hose, with hose insert and o-ring, into the HFX-9 master cylinder and install the hose nut. Be sure tha the hose is inserted completel into the master cylinder end. [. . . ]