Installing The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha XVS1100(L) Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00610
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
S copper washers (New)
S brake hose
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the brake
master cylinder make sure that the brake pipe
touches the projections a as shown.
2. Fill:
S brake fluid reservoir
(to the maximum level mark)
WARNING
S Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
S Refill with the same type of brake fluid that is
already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
S When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the reservoir. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the brake
fluid and could cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
3. Bleed:
S brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
4. Check:
S brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ! Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in chapter 3.
6-30
CHAS
Union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4