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REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER 2.13
REMOVAL
IMPORTANT NOTE
Always drain brake fluid into a suitable container. Dis-
card used fluid according to local laws.
1. To drain brake fluid from front brake system:
a. See Figure 2-45. Remove cap from rear caliper
bleeder valve. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2
turn.
b. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
c. Pump brake pedal to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve (metric) to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7
Nm). Reinstall cap.
CAUTION
Damaged banjo bolt surfaces will leak when reassem-
bled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by carefully
removing brake line components.
2. See Figure 2-46. Remove banjo bolt (3) (metric) and two
banjo washers (4) to detach brake line (2) from master
cylinder (5). Discard banjo washers.
3. Disconnect push rod (9) from brake pedal clevis (13).
a. Spin locknut (12) away from top surface of clevis.
b. Turn rod assembly (9) to free rod from clevis (13).
Figure 2-45. Rear Caliper Bleeder Valve (Metric)
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Figure 2-46. Rear Master Cylinder Assembly
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1. Remote reservoir
2. Brake line
3. Banjo bolt (metric)
4. Banjo washers (2)
5. Master cylinder
6. Screw (2) (metric
7. Spacer (2)
8. Piston assembly
9. Rod assembly
10. Snap ring
11. Rubber boot
12. Locknut
13. Clevis
14. Clevis pin
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