Assembling And Installing The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha XP500 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
CAUTION:
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
6. Bleed:
• brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)" and "BLEED-
ING THE BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500A)" in
chapter 3.
7. Check:
• brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in chapter 3.
8. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500)" and "BLEED-
ING THE BRAKE SYSTEM (XP500A)" in
chapter 3.
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
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.
1. Install:
• brake master cylinder kit 1
• circlip 2
• dust boot 3
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New