17-14 FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
MASTER CYLINDER
FRONT MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Drain brake fluid. (
17-5)
• Place a rag under the brake hose union bolt
1
to catch spilled
brake fluid.
• Disconnect the brake hose
2
by removing the union bolt
1
.
• Remove the master cylinder
4
by removing the master cylin-
der holder bolts
3
.
NOTE:
Mark the paint mark
A
to the matching surface of master cylin-
der holder and handlebars.
• Remove the boot
5
.
• Remove the brake lever
7
by removing the brake lever pivot
bolt and nut
6
.
* Brake fluid can be hazardous to humans and pets.
Brake fluid is harmful or fatal if swallowed, and
harmful if it comes in contact with your skin or eyes.
* Keep brake fluid away from children. Call your doc-
tor immediately if brake fluid is swallowed, and
induce vomiting. Flush eyes or skin with water if
brake fluid gets in eyes or comes in contact with
skin.
* The use of any fluid except DOT 4 brake fluid from a
sealed container can damage the brake system and
lead to an accident.
* Use only DOT 4 brake fluid from a sealed container.
Never use or mix different types of brake fluid.
* Spilled brake fluid can damage painted surfaces and
plastic parts.
* Be careful not to spill any fluid when filling the brake
fluid reservoir. Wipe spilled fluid up immediately.
