Installing The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EASB0023
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• copper washers (New) 3
• brake hose 4
• union bolt 2
24 Nm (2.4 m•kg)
• master cylinder cover 1
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
2. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
(to the maximum level mark a)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
• Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage 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 reservoir. Water will signifi-
cantly lower the boiling point of the brake
fluid and could cause vapor lock.
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