4 - 32
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)