Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Buell 2007 LIGHTNING Service Manual

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REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

REMOVAL
1. See Figure 2-48. Drain brake fluid into a suitable con-
tainer. Discard used fluid according to local laws.
a. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
b. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
c. Pump brake foot pedal to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
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Figure 2-48. Brake Bleeder Valve, Rear Caliper
2. Remove brake pedal. See
3. Remove heel guard. See
GUARD AND MOUNT.
NOTE
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when reas-
sembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by carefully
removing brake line components.
2-36 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis
2.9 BRAKE PEDAL.
2.33 FOOTPEG, HEEL
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1. Banjo bolt (metric) and rear brake light switch
2. Brake light switch harness
3. Fasteners (2) (metric)
4. Master cylinder body
5. Clamp
6. Remote reservoir hose
7. Brake line
Figure 2-49. Rear Master Cylinder On Vehicle
4. See Figure 2-49. Remove brake reservoir hose at master
cylinder.
5. Remove seat. See 2.44
2.13
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SEAT.