Rear Brake Line - Buell 2007 FIREBOLT Service Manual

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REAR BRAKE LINE

REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.38 SEAT.
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WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect battery by unthreading fastener removing
negative cable (black) from battery first. See
TERY MAINTENANCE.
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Figure 2-54. Brake Line Switch Connector
3. See Figure 2-54. Disconnect brake light connector from
under seat in the front of the battery.
4. Remove right side heel guard. See
HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT.
5. Remove rear inner fender. See
6. Drain brake fluid into a suitable container. Discard used
fluid according to local laws.
a. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
b. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
c. Pump brake foot pedal to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
2-40 2007 Buell Firebolt: Chassis
WARNING
1.5 BAT-
2.29 FOOTPEG,
2.31 FENDERS.
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1. Brake line
2. P-clamp
3. Banjo bolt
4. Rear fender
Figure 2-55. Rear Brake Line
7. See Figure 2-55. Remove p-clamp (2) securing brake
line (1) to the left side of swingarm.
NOTE
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when reas-
sembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by carefully
removing brake line components.
8. Remove banjo bolt (3) from rear caliper. Discard copper
washers.
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Figure 2-56. Rear Brake Line Switch/Banjo Bolt
9. See Figure 2-56. Remove brake light switch/banjo bolt
from rear master cylinder. Discard copper washer.
10. Remove brake line from motorcycle.
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