Yamaha YZF-R1 98 Service Manual page 297

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
1. Install:
• brake m aster cylinder 1
NOTE:
• Install the brake m aster cylinder holder
w ith the " UP" m ark facing up.
• Align the end of the brake m aster cyl-
inder holder w ith the punch m ark a in
the right handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the
low er bolt.
2. Install:
• copper w ashers
• brake hose
• union bolt
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer
to "CABLE ROUTING".
NOTE:
• While holding the brake hose, tighten
the union bolt as show n.
• Turn the handlebars to the left and to
the right to m ake sure that the brake
hose does not touch other parts (e.g.,
w ire harness, cables, leads). Correct if
necessary.
3. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
(w ith the specified am ount of the rec-
om m ended brake fluid)
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
• Refill w ith the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. M ixing
brake fluids may result in a harmful
chemical reaction, leading to poor
brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that w ater
does not enter the brake fluid reser-
voir. Water w ill significantly low er the
boiling point of the brake fluid and
could cause vapor lock.
7 - 30
CHAS
New
WARNING
WARNING
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
WARNING
WARNING
13 Nm (1.3 m · kg)
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg)