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Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-17.
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-15.
LOWER
7. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-17.
EAS30193
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
TIP
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt "1"
• Brake hose gaskets "2"
• Rear brake hose "3"
TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
2
3
a
1
4-65
EAS30194
CHECKING THE REAR 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 cap
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
holder
Cracks/damage Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
EAS30195
ASSEMBLING THE REAR 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.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder kit
EAS30196
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder "1"
• Rear brake master cylinder holder "2"
Brake master cylinder holder bolt
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)
TIP
• Make sure that the brake master cylinder as-
sembly touches the end of handlebar bracket
"a".
• Install the brake master cylinder assembly to
the handlebar "3" at the specified angle "b".
REAR BRAKE
New
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