Checking The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Assembling The Front Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha 2012 TMAX XP500A Service Manual

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 3-14.
7. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)" on page 3-16.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
TIP
Before removing the front brake master cylin-
der, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake
system.
1. Disconnect:
• Brake light switch connectors
(from the front brake light switch)
2. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt "1"
• Brake hose gaskets "2"
• Front brake hose "3"
TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the
end of the brake hose.
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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 cap "1"
• Brake master cylinder reservoir "2"
• Brake master cylinder reservoir dia-
phragm holder "3"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir dia-
phragm "4"
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MAS-
TER CYLINDER
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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
components.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
4-47
FRONT BRAKE