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1.
Remove the brake pedal-to-master cylinder
pushrod nut and bolt. (
Fig. 49
)
2.
If the master cylinder is being removed for
replacement or overhaul, remove the reservoir cap,
and evacuate the fluid with a suction gun before
unscrewing the fluid hose banjo fitting bolt/brake
light switch (SM) (
A
). Obtain new sealing washers (
B
).
(If the master cylinder is being removed for
repositioning, do not remove the banjo fitting/brake
light switch bolt.) Unscrew the mounting bolts and
detach the master cylinder from the boot guard.
3.
On SM models, cut the zip-tie, and unplug the brake
light switch electrical connector under the rear bulkhead;
this will enable you to unscrew the banjo bolt/brake light
switch without twisting the wire. (
Fig. 50
)
4.
Install the master cylinder by reversing the removal
procedure. Apply Loctite 243 to the mounting bolts,
and tighten the bolts to 10 Nm.
6.
If the fluid hose was disconnected, use new sealing
washers on either side of the banjo fitting, and tighten
the banjo fitting bolt to 23-26 Nm.
7.
If you’re working on a Redshit SM, guide the brake
light switch harness into position. Plug in the electrical
connector, and secure the harness with a new zip-tie.
8.
If the fluid hose was disconnected, bleed the rear
brake hydraulic system (
).
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER (REAR) -
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Fig. 50
Fig. 49
BRAKES
