MOTO GUZZI V1000 G5 Workshop Manual page 117

care to avoid possible damages. After cleaning dry
up all parts with a clean cloth and lightly smear the
cylinder walls and piston with brake lIuid to avoid
corrosion.
23.11 MASTER CYLINDER FOR THE RIGHT
FRONT BRAKE (fig. 170)
It is located on the R/ H side of the handlebar.
Ensure that there Is a clearance of 0.05-0. 15 mm
(.0019-.0059") between Iloaler and lever end on the
master cylinder.
If not, adjust as described in para
6.2.
Periodically lubricate scraper ring ,,7 .. and the stem
of floater ,,4,. using the specified fluid.
Never use mineral oil or grease.
Overhaul and repla cement of parts for the right front
master cylinder
Tools to be used
In case of improper operation of the master cylinder
(fluid leakage at the lever end with decreased brak-
ing efficiency). it is necessary to change gasket ,, 5 ..
as follows :
1
Drain fluid from the reservoir.
2
Disconnect the pipe from master cylinder to
right front caliper.
3 Plug up all pipes.
4 Remove master cylinder Irom the handlebar after
laking off the throttle grip and the starter button.
S
Remove control lever Irom body ,,2 .. alter undo-
ing nut «17», washers "16,, and ,, 14 .. , also screw
.. 15 .. .
6
Insert tool 149264 00
(4
in fig. 171) into the fluid
pass hole and by lightly tapping with a mallet push
fJ oater .. 4 .. outwards, making sure not to score or
scratch the hole walls and the outer surface of the
floater.
7 From the floater remove scraper ,,7». lockring
"6,,. and lip seal " 5,,.
8 From master cylinder remove relurn spring .. 3 .. .
9
If necessary. remove plug .. 12 .. with gaiter .. 9 .. .
10 Clean floater and master cylinde r body accu-
rately, checking if scored or damaged. Check also
1 10 of master cylinder body and 0 10 of lIoaler. Max
allowed I/ O of master cylinder hole 12.B43 mm
(.5055") .
Min allowed
%
of floaler 12.657 mm (.4982").
11 Fit new gasket on floater " 5,, using tool
18926500 (5 in fig . 172) and N. 18926600 (7 in fig.
172). Pay attention to the mounting pOSition of
gasket .. 5 .. .
12 Fit lockring «6", scraper .,7" , washer .. B .. and
return spring «3» on floater.
13 Fit the whole assembly in the master cylinder
hole , Iii lockring ,, 8» in ils housing using tool
18926700 (9 in l ig. 172) and a mallet to lap unti!
the washer is at its travel end.
14 Refit control lever on master cylinder «2 .. , secur-
ing in with screws .. 15», washers .. 14 .. and " 16,,. and
nut .. 17».
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