Removing The Brake Master Cylinder - APRILIA RS 125 Manual

CHASSIS
7.8.5.

REMOVING THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
Screws (5)
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Disconnect the brake light switch connector (1).
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Drain the rear brake circuit; see
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When all fluid has drained out, unscrew and remove
the connector (1).
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Detach the hose (2) to the rear brake master cylinder
and collect the two sealing washers.
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Slacken the hose clip (3) and slide it aside.
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Detach the hose (4) from the master cylinder fitting.
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Release and remove the two screws (5).
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Remove the cylinder (6) sliding it forward.
WARNING
Avoid disturbing the pedal joint unless strictly
necessary. When the joint has been removed,
apply LOCTITE® 270 to the thread before refit-
ting and tighten firmly.
NOTE After refitting, top up brake fluid level - see
2.12.4 and bleed the brake - see
7 - 84
10 Nm (1.0 kgm).
2.12.2.
2.12.5.
RS 125