Yamaha YZFR1W 2007, Service Manual

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FRONT BRAKE
4-31
EAS22520
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MAS-
TER 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
components.
1. Instal:
• Brake master cylinder kit
EAS22540
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 “UP” mark “a” facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the punch mark “b” on the han-
dlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
bolt.
• There should be 2–2.5 mm (0.08–0.10 in) of
clearance between the right handlebar
switch and the brake master cylinder holder.
2. Install:
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
• Union bolt
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-39.
NOTE:
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the
union bolt as shown.
• Turn the handlebar to the left and right to
make sure the brake hose does not touch
other parts (e.g., wire harness, cables,
leads). Correct if necessary.
3. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Front brake master cylinder
holder bolt
13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)
New
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
a. 36
°
b. 3 mm (0.12 in)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
New