2-34
2004 Buell Lightning: Chassis
HOME
REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
2.13
REMOVAL
1.
See
Figure 2-48.
Drain brake fluid into a suitable con-
tainer. Discard used fluid according to local laws.
a. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
b.
Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
c.
Pump brake foot pedal to drain brake fluid.
d.
Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
2.
Remove brake pedal. See
2.9 BRAKE PEDAL
.
3.
Remove heel guard. See
2.30 FOOTPEG, HEEL
GUARD AND MOUNT
.
CAUTION
Damaged banjo bolt surfaces will leak when reassem-
bled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by carefully
removing brake line components.
4.
See
Figure 2-49.
Remove brake reservoir hose at master
cylinder.
5.
Remove seat. See
2.41 SEAT
.
Figure 2-48. Brake Bleeder Valve, Rear Caliper
8348
Figure 2-49. Rear Master Cylinder On Vehicle
8439a
1.
Banjo bolt (metric) and rear brake light switch
2.
Brake line
3.
Fasteners (2) (metric)
4.
Master cylinder body
5.
Clamp
6.
Remote reservoir hose
4
6
2
1
3
5
Summary of Contents for 2004 XB9S
Page 2: ......
Page 35: ...D 2 2004 Buell Lightning Appendix D HOME Rear Brake Systems Top View b1115xbsx ...
Page 36: ...2004 Buell Lightning Appendix D D 3 HOME Rear Brake Systems Left Side View b1116xcsx ...
Page 44: ...2004 Buell Lightning Appendix D D 11 HOME Clutch Cable Right Side View b1124xasx ...
Page 47: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 49: ......
Page 103: ......
Page 201: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 203: ......
Page 275: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 307: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 311: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 351: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 441: ......
Page 463: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 465: ......
Page 517: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 519: ......
Page 595: ...HOME NOTES ...
Page 597: ......