Master Cylinder Inspection - Suzuki DL1000 Service Manual

6-74 CHASSIS
• Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the master cylinder
to catch spilled drops of brake fluid. Remove the union bolt 4
and disconnect the brake hose.
• Disconnect the reservoir tank hose.
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Immediately and completely wipe off any brake fluid
contacting any parts of the motorcycle. The fluid
reacts chemically with paint, plastic and rubber mate-
rials, etc. and will damage them severely.
• Remove the master cylinder by turning the master cylinder
rod.
• Disconnect the reservoir hose.
• Remove the connector 5 by removing the snap ring 6.
• Remove the O-ring 7.
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Replace the O-ring with a new one.
• Pull out the dust boot 8, then remove the snap ring 9.
• Remove the push rod, piston/primary cup and spring.

MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION

CYLINDER, PISTON AND CUP SET
Inspect the cylinder bore wall for any scratches or other dam-
age.
Inspect the cup set and each rubber part for damage.