HOME 11. Test brake system. a. Turn ignition switch ON. Pump brake hand lever to verify operation of the brake lamp. bleed the system. See 1.12 BLEEDING BRAKES . NOTE Avoid making hard stops for the first 160 km (100 miles). This allows the new pads to become conditioned to the brake discs. b. Test ride the motorcycle. If the brakes feel spongy, 1-30 2009 VRSC Service: Maintenance