Buell 2009 XB Series Service Manual page 122

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1. Clamp
2. Fasteners
3. Brake light switch
4. Fastener
5. Washer
6. Brake line
7. Copper washers
8. Banjo bolt
9. Reservoir cover
10. Gasket
11. Diaphragm
12. Fasteners
Figure 2-42. Master Cylinder/Reservoir Brake Lever
Assembly
FRONT BRAKE FLUID LINE
Removal
1. Drain brake fluid. Discard used fluid according to local
laws.
a. See Figure 2-43. Remove the bleeder valve cap and
install a length of plastic tubing over valve (1). Place
the free end in the collection pan.
b. Open the bleeder valve about 1/2-turn.
c. Pump the hand lever to drain the brake fluid.
d. Tighten the bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
NOTE
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when reas-
sembled. Carefully remove banjo bolts to prevent damage to
seating surfaces.
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2. Remove caliper banjo bolt (2) and two copper washers to
disconnect brake line from caliper. Discard copper
washers.
3. Remove master cylinder banjo bolt and two copper
washers to disconnect brake line from master cyl-
inder/reservoir. Discard copper washers.
4. See Figure 2-46. Remove P-clamp attaching brake line
to right side of lower fork clamp.
5. Carefully inspect the brake fluid line for dents, cuts,
chaffing or other defects. Replace damaged brake lines.
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1. Bleeder valve
2. Banjo bolt
Figure 2-43. Bleeder Valve and Banjo Bolt
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