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7. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-15.
EAS30193
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
TIP
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt "1"
• Brake hose gaskets "2"
• Rear brake hose "3"
TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
EAS30194
CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir cap
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
holder
Cracks/damage → Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS30195
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
EWA13520
WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
EAS30196
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder "1"
• Front brake master cylinder holder "2"
Brake master cylinder holder bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
TIP
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
"
" mark "a" facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder hold-
er with the welding line "b" on the handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
• Brake hose gaskets "1"
• Rear brake hose "2"
• Brake hose union bolt "3"
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
4-66
REAR BRAKE
New
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