Removal: Firebolt - Buell XB 2008 Series Service Manual

REAR BRAKE LINE

REMOVAL: FIREBOLT

1. Remove seat.
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could cause
death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-) battery
cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect battery by unthreading fastener removing
negative cable (black) from battery first. See
MAINTENANCE.
3. See Figure 2-58. Disconnect brake light connector from
under seat in the front of the battery.
4. Remove right side heel guard. See
GUARD AND MOUNT:
5. Remove rear inner fender. See
6. Drain brake fluid into a suitable container. Discard used
fluid according to local laws.
a. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
b. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
c. Pump brake foot pedal to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
7. See Figure 2-59. Remove p-clamp (2) securing brake line
(1) to the left side of swingarm.
Remove brake line components carefully. Damage to
seating surfaces can cause leakage. (00320a)
8. Remove banjo bolt (3) from rear caliper. Discard copper
washers.
9. See Figure 2-60. Remove brake light switch/banjo bolt
from rear master cylinder. Discard copper washer.
10. Remove brake line from motorcycle.
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Figure 2-58. Brake Line Switch Connector: Firebolt
2-40 2008 XB Service: Chassis
1.4 BATTERY
2.36 FOOTPEG, HEEL
FIREBOLT/LIGHTNING.
2.15 FENDERS.
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1. Brake line
2. P-clamp
3. Banjo bolt
4. Rear fender
Figure 2-59. Rear Brake Line
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Figure 2-60. Rear Brake Light Switch/Banjo Bolt
INSTALLATION: FIREBOLT
PART NUMBER
SNAP-ON FRXM14 FLARE NUT SOCKET
1. See Figure 2-60. Install brake light switch/banjo bolt with
new copper washers to the master cylinder. Tighten to
16-20 ft-lbs (22-27 Nm).
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