FRONT BRAKE
4-61
EAS30179
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
TIP
Before removing the front brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Disconnect:
• Brake light switch connectors
(from the front brake light switch)
2. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt
• Brake hose gaskets
• Brake hose
TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
EAS30725
CHECKING THE FRONT 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
• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear
→
Replace.
EAS30181
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
WARNING
EWA13520
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
EAS30182
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Front brake master cylinder
• Front brake master cylinder holder
TIP
• Install the front brake master cylinder holder
with the “UP” mark “a” facing up.
• Align the end of the front brake master cylinder
with the punch mark “b” on the handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
• Brake hose gaskets
• Brake hose
• Brake hose union bolt
WARNING
EWA13531
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation.
TIP
• When installing the brake hose onto the master
cylinder, make sure the projection “a” on the
brake hose touches the projection “b” on the
master cylinder.
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the union
bolt as shown.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
T
R
.
.
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
16 N·m (1.6 kgf·m, 12 lb·ft)
T
R
.
.
Front brake hose union bolt
32 N·m (3.2 kgf·m, 24 lb·ft)
a
b
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Page 38: ...SPECIAL TOOLS 1 29 ...
Page 55: ...TIGHTENING TORQUES 2 16 ...
Page 60: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 21 Frame rear right side view B A C D 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ...
Page 82: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 43 Front brake hose left side view A 1 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 3 4 ...
Page 86: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 47 Fuel tank top and left side view A B 1 2 3 4 5 2 5 ...
Page 92: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 53 Air cut off valve right side view A B C C D E 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 6 7 ...
Page 100: ...CABLE ROUTING 2 61 Muffler top and left side view 1 1 2 3 3 4 5 5 6 6 4 4 5 6 5 6 A ...
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Page 171: ...GENERAL CHASSIS 5 4 22 T R Front muffler protector bolt 7 N m 0 7 kgf m 5 2 lb ft b b a a 1 ...
Page 280: ...CHAIN DRIVE 4 131 ...
Page 336: ...ELECTRIC STARTER 5 53 1 2 3 a b ...
Page 406: ...WATER PUMP 6 17 ...
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Page 449: ...CHARGING SYSTEM 8 14 ...
Page 453: ...LIGHTING SYSTEM 8 18 ...
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