
2005 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
2-35
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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
2.29 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
2.38 SEAT
.
Figure 2-48. Brake Bleeder Valve, Rear Caliper
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
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