Removing The Rear Brake Master Cylinder; Checking The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha 2007 XP500 Service Manual

5. Bleed:
Brake system
G
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)" on page 3-24.
6. Check:
Brake fluid level
G
Below the minimum level mark "a"→ Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-22.
7. Check:
Brake lever operation
G
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)" on page 3-24.
8. Install:
Spring
G
Pin
G
Rear brake lock lever cable
G
Nut
G
9. Check:
Rear brake lock lever cable length
G
Refer to "ADJUSTING THE REAR BRAKE
LOCK LEVER CABLE" on page 3-23.
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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before disassembling the rear brake master cyl-
inder, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake
system.
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
G
Copper washers "2"
G
Brake hose "3"
G
NOTE:
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 REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
The following procedure applies to the both of
the brake master cylinders.
1. Check:
Brake master cylinder "1"
G
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
Brake fluid delivery passages
G
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
Brake master cylinder kit "1"
G
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
Brake fluid reservoir "1"
G
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder "2"
G
Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm "3"
G
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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REAR BRAKE