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13 BRAKING SYSTEM
4. Remove the piston set from the master cylinder
bore noting the relative position of the seals and
piston components.
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1. Boot
2. Circlip
3. Piston Set
Inspection
1. Check the following for wear, damage, cracks or
deterioration:
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Cylinder bore
• Dust cover
•
Spring
•
Piston
•
Pivot Bolt
2.
Always renew the piston and seal set if the
cylinder is dismantled.
3.
Check that the relief and supply ports on the
cylinder are not blocked.
Assembly
WARNING: Never use mineral based
grease in any part of the braking system
or in any area where contact with the braking
system is possible. Mineral based grease will
damage the hydraulic seals in the calipers and
master cylinders.
A dangerous riding condition leading to an
accident could result if this warning is ignored.
1. Lubricate the piston and cylinder with new, clean
brake fluid.
WARNING: Ensure that the piston and
piston seal are fitted facing the same way
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as noted during removal. A dangerous riding
condition leading to an accident could result from
incorrect assembly of the master cylinder.
2.
Fit the new piston set into the master cylinder and
retain with a new circlip.
3.
Refit the master cylinder boot.
Installation
1. Arrow Mark
1. Locate the master cylinder to the handlebars and
position the clamp with the 'UP' arrow pointing
upwards. Align the master cylinder/clamp split line
with the dot mark on the handlebar.
2. Tighten the clamp bolts, upper first and then the
lower to 15 Nm.
3. Connect the brake light switch.
4. Position the brake lever ensuring that pivot boss
is correctly aligned to the push rod. Fit and
tighten the pivot bolt to 6 Nm, and the locknut to 1
Nm.
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