Assembling The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Installing The Front Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

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EAS22520
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MAS-
TER CYLINDER
EWA13520
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.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1. Instal:
• Brake master cylinder kit
EAS22540
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder "1"
• Brake master cylinder holder "2"
Front brake master cylinder
holder bolt
13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the "UP" mark "a" facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the punch mark "b" on the han-
dlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
bolt.
• There should be 2–2.5 mm (0.08–0.10 in) of
clearance between the right handlebar
switch and the brake master cylinder holder.
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New
4-31
2. Install:
• Copper washers New
• Brake hose
• Union bolt
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-39.
NOTE:
• 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.
a. 36°
b. 3 mm (0.12 in)
3. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
FRONT BRAKE