Front Brake Master Cylinder - Buell 2005 P3 Service Manual

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FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

REMOVAL
NOTE
Do not remove the master cylinder unless problems are being
experienced.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Always drain brake fluid into a suitable container. Dis-
card used fluid according to local laws.
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Figure 2-26. Front Brake Caliper Bleeder Valve (Metric) for
Draining Front Brake System
1. See Figure 2-26. To drain brake fluid from front brake
system:
a. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
b. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
c. Pump brake hand lever to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
2. Remove mirror from right handlebar.
2-22 2005 Buell P3: Chassis
CAUTION
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when
reassembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by
carefully removing brake line components.
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1. Clamp screws (2) (metric)
2. Clamp
3. Master cylinder cover screws (2)
4. Banjo washers (2)
5. Banjo bolt (metric)
6. Brake line
Figure 2-27. Front Master Cylinder
3. See Figure 2-27. Remove banjo bolt (5) (metric) and two
banjo washers (4) to disconnect brake line (6) from mas-
ter cylinder. Discard banjo washers.
4. Unplug both terminals to detach brake lamp switch.
NOTE
The individual parts of the brake lamp switch are not service-
able. Replace switch upon failure.
5. Remove two screws (1) (metric) and clamp (2) to detach
master cylinder assembly from handlebar.
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