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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
5. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” in chapter 3.
6. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• copper washers 1
• brake hose 2
• union bolt 3
WARNING
@
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING”.
CAUTION:
@
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe touches the projection
a
as shown.
New
T
R
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30 Nm (3.0 m · kg)
2. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4