Removing The Front Brake Master Cylinder; Checking The Front Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha XJR1300 2007 Service Manual

6. Check:
Brake lever operation
G
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-23.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the front brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Disconnect:
Brake switch lead
G
(from the brake switch)
2. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
G
Copper washers "2"
G
Brake hoses "3"
G
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 "1"
G
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
Brake fluid delivery passages "2"
G
a
2
1
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction→Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
Brake master cylinder kit "1"
G
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
Brake master cylinder reservoir "1"
G
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
G
"2"
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
Brake hoses "1"
G
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
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FRONT BRAKE
1
2
1
2
1