BRAKES 12-15
Master Cylinder
Front Master Cylind er Remov al
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Remove the reservoir bracket nut [A].
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Remove the banjo bolt [A] to disconnect the brake hose
from the master cylinder (see Brake Hose Removal/In-
stallation).
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Unscrew the clamp bolts [B], and take off the master cylin-
der [C] as an assembly with the reservoir, brake lever, and
brake switch installed.
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Disconnect the front brake light switch connector [D].
CAUTION
Immediately wash away any brake fluid that spills.
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Remove:
Brake Lever Pivot Bolt [A] and Nut
Brake Lever [B]
Clamp [C] (Slide O ut)
Brake Hose [D]
Front Brake Light Switch [E]
Front Master Cylinder Installation
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Set the front master cylinder to match its mating surface
[A] to the punch mark [B] of the handlebar.
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The master cylinder clamp must be installed with the ar-
row mark [C] upward.
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Tighten the upper clamp bolt first, and then the lower
clamp bolt.
Torque - Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts: 8.8 N·m (0.90
kgf·m, 78 in·lb)
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Replace the washers that are on each side of the hose
fitting with new ones.
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Tighten:
Torque - 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).
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Check the brake for good braking power, no brake drag,
and no fluid leakage.
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