Assembling The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha XJR1300(L) 99 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00610
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
S copper washers (New) 1
S brake hose 2
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder make sure that the
brake pipe touches the projection a as
shown.
2. Fill:
S brake fluid reservoir
WARNING
S Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
S Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
S When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the reservoir. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the brake
fluid and could cause vapor lock.
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
6-28
CHAS
Union bolt 3
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4