Assembling And Installing The Front Brake; Master Cylinder - Yamaha FZ6-ST Supplementary Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00598
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
S Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
S Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
1. Install:
S master cylinder kit
S circlip
S brake master cylinder 1
NOTE:
S Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the "UP" mark facing up.
S Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the punch mark a on the handle-
bar.
S First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
S copper washers 1
S brake hose 2
S union bolt 3
a
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure that the
brake pipe touches the projection a on the
brake master cylinder.
4-30
CHAS
WARNING
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
New
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg, 22 ftSlb)
WARNING