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12-18 BRAKES
Master Cylinder
Rear Master Cylinder Removal
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Unscrew the brake hose banjo bolt [A] on the master cylin-
der (se
e Brake Hose Removal/Installation).
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Pull off the reservoir hose lower end [B], and drain the
brake fluid into a container.
•
Loose
n t he master cylinder mounting bolts [C] lightly.
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Remove the cotter pin [D].
NOTE
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Pull off the joint pin while pressing down the brake
pedal.
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Unscrew the master cylinder mounting bolts, and remove
the master cylinder.
Rear Master Cylinder Installation
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Replace the cotter pin [A] with a new one.
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Replace the washers on each side of hose fitting with new
ones.
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Tighten the following bolts.
Torque - Rear Master Cylinder Mounting Bolts : 25 N·m (2.5
kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
Brake Hose Banjo Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18 ft·lb)
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Bleed the brake line (see Brake Line Bleeding in the Pe-
riodic Maintenance chapter).
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Check the brake for good braking power, no brake drag,
and no fluid leakage.
Front Master Cylinder Disassembly
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Remove the front master cylinder (see Front Master Cylin-
der R emoval).
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Remove the reservoir cap and diaphragm, and pour the
brake fluid into a container.
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Unscrew the locknut and pivot bolt, and remove the brake
lever.
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Pull the dust cover [A] out of place, and remove the circlip
[B].
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Pull out the piston [C], secondary cup [D], primary cup [E],
and return spring [F].
CAUTION
Do not remove the secondary cup from the piston
since removal will damage it.