Master Cylinder Inspection; Rear Master Cylinder Reassembly And Installation - Suzuki RM-z450 Owner's Service Manual

MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION

• Inspect the cylinder bore and piston for scuffing, wear and
damage.
• Inspect the piston rod and spring for damage.
Master cylinder cleaning ($17-13)
REAR MASTER CYLINDER REASSEMBLY
AND INSTALLATION
Reassemble and install the master cylinder in the reverse order
of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
• Apply grease to the contact point between piston and push
rod.
( 99000-25010: SUZUKI SUPER GREASE "A"
• Set the brake hose end between the hose stoppers, then
tighten the brake hose union bolt 1 to the specified torque.
The seal washers should be replaced with new ones to
prevent fluid leakage.
# Brake hose union bolt: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lb-ft)
• Tighten the master cylinder mounting bolts 2 to the specified
torque.
Improper brake hose routing can damage the brake
hose.
Ensure the brake hose has enough clearance to the
rear suspension spring.
# Master cylinder mounting bolt: 10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
• Install the master cylinder rod pin, washer and new cotter pin.
• Refill brake fluid and bleed air from the brake system.
($17-3)
CAUTION
CAUTION
or equivalent
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 17-16