Checking The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Assembling The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Installing The Front Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha 2008 Fazer FZ1-N Service Manual

2. Remove:
• Union bolt "1"
• Copper washers "2"
• Brake hose "3"
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:
• 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
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir dia-
phragm
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MAS-
TER 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
components.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT4
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder "1"
• Brake master cylinder bracket "2"
Brake master cylinder bracket
bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the "UP" mark "a" facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the punch mark "b" on the han-
dlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
bolt.
• There should be more than 11 mm (0.43 in)
for clearance between the right handlebar
switch and the brake master cylinder bracket.
Also, the punch mark should be seen.
2. Install:
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
• Union bolt
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FRONT BRAKE
New