REAR BRAKE
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• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor
lock.
CAUTION:
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-26.
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a”
→
Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-24.
7. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
Soft or spongy feeling
→
Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-26.
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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Remove:
• Union bolt “1”
• Copper washers “2”
• Brake hose “3”
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the
end of the brake hose.
2. Remove:
• Brake master cylinder
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear
→
Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction
→
Blow out with compressed
air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/scratches/wear
→
Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake fluid reservoir tank “1”
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm “2”
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
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