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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
CHECKING THE MASTER CYLINDER
1. Check:
• brake master cylinder
1
Wear/scratches
→
Replace the brake mas-
ter cylinder assembly.
• brake master cylinder body
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passage
(brake master cylinder body)
Blockage
→
Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
• brake master cylinder kit
Scratches/wear/damage
→
Replace as a
set.
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Primary brake master cylinder kit
É
Secondary brake master cylinder kit
1
È
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3. Check:
• brake fluid reservoir
1
• brake fluid reservoir diaphragm
2
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
2
1
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ASSEMBLING THE BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
WARNING
• All internal brake components should be
cleaned and lubricated with new brake
fluid only before installation.
• Whenever a master cylinder is disassem-
bled, replace the piston seals and dust
seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
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