Kawasaki Z1000 Motorcycle User Manual


 
BRAKES 12-19
Master Cylinder
Rear Master Cylinder Disassembly
NOTE
Do not remove the push rod clevis for master cylinder
disass
embly since removal requires brake position ad-
justment.
Remove the rear m aster cylinder (see Rear Master Cylin-
der Removal).
Slide the dust cover on the push rod out of place, and
remove the circlip.
Pull out the push rod with the piston stop.
Take off the piston [A], secondary cup [B], primary cup [C],
and return spring [D].
CAUTION
Do not remove the secondary cup from the piston
since removal will damage it.
Master Cylinder Assembly
Before assembly, clean all parts including the master
cylinder with brake fluid or alcohol.
CAUTION
Except for the disc pads and disc, use only disc
brake fluid, isopropyl alcohol, or ethyl alcohol for
cleaning of the brake parts. Do not use any other
fluid for cleaning these parts, Gasoline, engine oil,
or any other petroleum distillate will cause deterio-
ration of the rubber parts. Oil spilled on any part will
be difficult to wash off completely, and will eventu-
ally deteriorate the rubber used in the disc brake.
Apply brake fluid to the removed parts and to the inner
wall of the cylinder.
Take care not to scratch the piston or the inner wall of the
cylinder.
Apply silicone grease (ex. PBC grease).
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt
Brake Lever Pivot Contact
Push Rod Contact
Dust Covers
Tighten:
Torque - Brake Lever Pivot Bolt: 1.0 N·m (0.10 kgf·m, 9
in·lb)
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt Locknut: 5.9 N·m (0.60
kgf·m, 52 in·lb)
Mas ter Cylinder Inspection (Visual Inspection)
Refer to the Master Cylinder Inspection (Visual Inspec-
tion) in the Periodic Maintenance chapter.