Checking The Rear Brake Master Cylinder; Assembling The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha WR450F 2021 Owner's Service Manual

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1. Remove:
• Union bolt
• Copper washer
• Brake hose
TIP
To drain any remaining brake fluid, place a con-
tainer under the master cylinder and the end of
the brake hose.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder "1"
Damage/scratches/wear  Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages "2"
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed air.
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2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/wear  Replace.
3. Check:
• Master cylinder reservoir cap
Crack/damage  Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
holder
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Crack/damage  Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear  Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
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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.
1. Wash the brake master cylinder and the
2. Install:
• Primary cylinder cup "1"
• Secondary cylinder cup "2"
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Apply brake fluid to the cylinder cups and in-
stall them as shown. Wrong orientation in in-
stallation causes poor braking performance.
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3. Install:
• Spring "1"
TIP
Install the spring with a smaller inside diameter
to the brake master cylinder piston.
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REAR BRAKE
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
brake master cylinder kit with brake fluid.
(to the brake master cylinder piston "3")
WARNING
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(to the brake master cylinder piston "2")
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