Yamaha YZF-R1 1998 Service Manual page 297

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
1. Install:
• brake master cylinder 1
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder
with the "UP" mark facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cyl-
inder holder with the punch mark a in
the right handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the
lower bolt.
2. Install:
• copper washers
• brake hose
• union bolt
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer
to "CABLE ROUTING".
NOTE:
• While holding the brake hose, tighten
the union bolt as shown.
• Turn the handlebars to the left and to
the right to make sure that the brake
hose does not touch other parts (e.g.,
wire harness, cables, leads). Correct if
necessary.
3. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the rec-
ommended brake fluid)
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rub-
ber seals to deteriorate, causing leak-
age and poor brake performance.
• 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 performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water
does not enter the brake fluid reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the brake fluid and
could cause vapor lock.
7 - 30
CHAS
New
WARNING
WARNING
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
WARNING
WARNING
13 Nm (1.3 m · kg)
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg)