Checking The Rear Brake Master Cylinder; Assembling The Rear Brake Master Cylinder; Installing The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha 2011 FZ8NA(C) Service Manual

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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake fluid reservoir "1"
• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder "2"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm "3"
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hose "1"
• Brake fluid reservoir hose "2"
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
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WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder kit
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake hose gaskets
• Brake hose
• Brake fluid reservoir hose
• Brake hose union bolt
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
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WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-41.
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When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe touches the projection "a" as shown.
2. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
4-42
REAR BRAKE
New
New