17-18 FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION
• Inspect the cylinder bore
A
and piston
B
for scuffing, wear
and damage.
• Inspect the piston
B
and spring
C
for damage.
MASTER CYLINDER CLEANING (
17-15)
REAR MASTER CYLINDER REASSEMBLY
AND INSTALLATION
Reassemble and install the master cylinder in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
• Apply grease to the contact point between piston and push
rod.
99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE “A”
or equivalent
• Set the brake hose end between the hose stoppers
A
, then
tighten the brake hose union bolt
1
to the specified torque.
Brake hose union bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
• Tighten the master cylinder mounting bolts
2
to the specified
torque.
Master cylinder mounting bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lbf-ft)
• Install the master cylinder rod pin
3
, washer
4
and new cot-
ter pin
5
.
• Refill brake fluid and bleed air from the brake system.
(
17-4)
Replace the seal washers with new ones.
* Improper brake hose routing can damage the brake
hose.
* Ensure the brake hose has enough clearance to the
rear suspension spring.
Replace the cotter pin
5
with a new one.
