Installing The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
2
1
b
a
WARNING
_
• Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful reaction and lead to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• Be careful that water does not enter the
brake master cylinder when refilling.
Water will significantly lower the boiling
point of the brake fluid and may result in
vapor lock.
4. Air bleed:
• brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
5. Check:
• brake fluid level
Brake fluid level is under the "LOWER" level
line → Add the recommended brake fluid to
the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in chapter 3.
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• copper washers
• brake hose 1
• union bolt 2
CAUTION:
_
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe a touches the projection b as shown.
WARNING
_
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe machine operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" in chapter 2.
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30 Nm (3.0 m · kg, 2.2 ft · lb)