Yamaha YZF-R1P Utility Trailer User Manual


 
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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00610
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
copper washers
brake hose
union bolt
CAUTION:
_
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure that the
brake pipe touches the projection
a
on the
brake master cylinder.
WARNING
_
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
CABLE ROUTING in chapter 2.
2. Fill:
brake fluid reservoir
(to the maximum level mark
a
)
WARNING
_
Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor brake
performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
_
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
T
R
.
.
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 22 ft · lb)