Yamaha Grizzly550 User Manual page 161

TIP
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder hold-
er with the punch mark "a" on the handlebar.
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
"UP" mark "b" facing up.
• Install the brake master cylinder holder so that
the gaps between the brake master cylinder
and the brake master cylinder holder are
equal.
1
2
b
2. Install:
• Brake hose
• Copper washers New
• Brake hose union bolt
Brake hose union bolt
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)
EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-33.
TIP
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the union
bolt as shown.
• Turn the handlebar to the left and right to make
sure the brake hose does not touch other parts
(e.g., wire harness, cables, leads). Correct if
necessary.
60˚
3. Install:
• Brake lever bracket
ECA28P1007
NOTICE
The brake lever pivot bolt and nut have left-
handed threads. To tighten the pivot bolt and
nut, turn them counterclockwise.
4. Install:
TIP
Fit the holes in the rear brake lever cover over
the bolt head "a" and nut "b".
a
5. Fill:
EWA13540
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
• When refilling, be careful that water does
4-42
• Brake lever
Brake lever pivot bolt
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
Brake lever pivot nut
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
• Rear brake lever cover "1"
a
1
b
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
WARNING
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the brake fluid and could cause
vapor lock.
REAR BRAKE
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