Rear Master Cylinder Installation; Brake Pedal - Can-Am DS 450 2008 Shop Manual

Section 08 CHASSIS
Subsection 05 (BRAKES)
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1. Boot
2. Master cylinder rod
Remove the circlip retaining master cylinder rod.
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1. Circlip
2. Master cylinder rod
Remove the master cylinder rod.
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1. Master cylinder rod
Remove master piston and spring.
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1. Master piston
2. Seals
3. Spring
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Rear Master Cylinder Assembly
The assembly is the reverse of the disassembly
procedure. However, pay attention to the follow-
ing.
Apply brake fluid on both seals.
Apply lithium grease such as the jet pump bearing
grease (P/N 293 550 032) on the end of master
piston.
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1. Apply brake fluid here
2. Apply grease here
Position the hook as per the following illustration.
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A. 92.6 mm (3.65 in)

Rear Master Cylinder Installation

For the installation, reverse the removal proce-
dure. However, pay attention to the following.
Install brake light switch with two NEW sealing
washers.
Torque brake light switch to 25 N•m (18 lbf•ft).
Fill and bleed the brake system. Refer to
FLUID BLEEDING in this section.
Check for leaks and make sure the brakes operate
normally before driving.

BRAKE PEDAL

Brake Pedal Removal
Remove RH foot protector. Refer to
tion.
Remove the brake pedal spring.
BRAKE
BODY sec-
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