Removing The Rear Brake Master Cylinder; Checking The Rear Brake Master Cylinder; Assembling The Rear Brake Master Cylinder - Yamaha 2009 Diversion XJ6S Service Manual

8. Check:
Brake pedal operation
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Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-14.
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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Remove:
Union bolt "1"
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Copper washers "2"
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Brake hose "3"
G
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TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
2. Disconnect:
Brake fluid reservoir hose
G
3. Remove:
Right footrest assembly
G
4. Remove:
Cotter pin (from the brake pedal link)
G
5. Remove:
Rear brake master cylinder
G
6. Remove:
Circlip (from the rear brake master cylinder)
G
Master cylinder kit
G
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
Brake master cylinder "1"
G
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
Brake fluid delivery passages
G
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
Brake master cylinder kit "1"
G
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
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3. Check:
Brake fluid reservoir "1"
G
Cracks/damage → Replace.
Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm "2"
G
Cracks/damage → Replace.
4. Check:
Brake hoses
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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-
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ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake com-
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ponents.
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REAR BRAKE
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2