Assembling The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha FZ6-SS 2004 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00608
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
S brake master cylinder kit
S circlip
S dust boot
2. Install:
S copper washers
S brake hoses
S union bolt
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe touches the projection a as shown.
3. Fill:
S brake fluid reservoir
(to the maximum level mark a )
WARNING
S Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
S Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
S When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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CHAS
New
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg, 22 ftSlb)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4