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BRAKES
Front Brake Master Cylinder Removal/Disassembly
Seat Removal
1.
Remove the reservoir
cap, diaphragm plate
and
diaphragm
and drain the reservoir with a vacuum
bleeder.
2.
Connect a commercial vacuum bleeder to the
caliper bleed nipple and apply vacuum. Open the
bleed nipple ¼ turn and drain the brake system of
remaining brake fluid.
3.
Remove the master cylinder
banjo bolt
and lay the
brake hose
aside. Cover the hose end with a shop
towel to prevent fluid spills.
4.
Remove the right side
mirror
and disconnect the
front
brake switch.
5.
Remove the
brake lever
and
brake switch
.
6.
Remove the
dust boot.
7.
Use circlip pliers to remove the piston
circlip
and remove the
piston
.
8.
Use a pick tool to carefully remove the
piston seals
from the
piston.
9.
Clean all parts with contact cleaner and blow dry with
compressed air.
Cover the brake
hose end to prevent
brake fluid spills
Disconnect the
brake switch
