FRONT BRAKE
4-25
7. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling
→
Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-20.
EAS22490
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the front brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Disconnect:
• Front brake light switch
2. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
EAS22500
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 reservoir
Cracks/damage
→
Replace the brake master
cylinder.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear
→
Replace.
EAS22520
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.
EAS22530
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder “1”
• Brake master cylinder holder “2”
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
arrow mark “a” pointing forward.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder hold-
er with the punch mark “b” on the handlebar.
• First, tighten the front bolt, then the rear bolt.
a
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
T
R
.
.
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
9 Nm (0.9 m·kg, 6.5 ft·lb)
a
b
1
2
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