Removing The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Checking The Front Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha XT250X 2008 Service Manual

brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
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is already in the system. Mixing brake flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
When refilling, be careful that water does
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not enter the brake fluid reservoir. Water
will significantly lower the boiling point of
the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
Brake system
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Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-19.
6. Check:
Brake fluid level
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Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-17.
7. Check:
Brake lever operation
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Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-19.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the front brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Disconnect:
Front brake light switch "1"
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(from the brake switch)
NOTE:
Remove the master cylinder by pressing the
projection.
2. Remove:
Union bolt
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Copper washers
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Front brake hose
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NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
Front brake master cylinder "1"
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Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
Brake fluid delivery passages "2"
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(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
Brake master cylinder kit "1"
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Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
Brake master cylinder reservoir cap
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Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
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holder
Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
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Cracks/damage → Replace.
4. Check:
FRONT BRAKE
1
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