Installing The Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha 2004 YXR660 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
INSTALLING THE BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• brake master cylinder
2. Install:
• brake pipe
• copper washers
• brake hose
• union bolt
NOTE:
Tighten the union bolt while holding the brake
hose as shown.
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" in chapter 2.
3. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
brake fluid immediately.
WARNING
• Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful chemical reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
• Be careful that water does not enter the
brake master cylinder when refilling.
Water will significantly lower the boiling
point of the brake fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
8 - 27
CHAS
16 Nm (1.6 m · kg, 11 ft · lb)
19 Nm (1.9 m · kg, 13 ft · lb)
New
27 Nm (2.7 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4