Checking The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Assembling The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Installing The Front Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
EAS22500
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS22520
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
EWA13520
WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EAS22530
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
2
3
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1
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder hold-
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
EWA27D1001
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING (for XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))"
on page 2-55 and "CABLE ROUTING (for
XVS13CA(C))" on page 2-79.
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• Install the brake hose to the front brake master
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the union
• Turn the handlebar to the left and right to make
4-40
FRONT BRAKE
• Front brake master cylinder "1"
• Front brake master cylinder holder "2"
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
"UP" mark facing up.
er with the punch mark "a" on the handlebar.
1
a
2
• Copper washers New
• Front brake hose "1"
• Front brake hose union bolt "2"
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
WARNING
cylinder within the angle shown in the illustra-
tion.
bolt.
sure the brake hose does not touch other parts
(e.g., wire harness, cables, and leads). Correct
if necessary.