2-20 2002 Buell P3: Chassis
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FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER 2.10
REMOVAL
NOTE
Do not remove the master cylinder unless problems are being
experienced.
1. See Figure 2-26. Drain brake fluid into a suitable con-
tainer. Discard used fluid according to local laws.
a. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
b. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
c. Pump brake hand lever to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 3-5 ft-lbs (4-7 Nm)
2. Remove mirror from right handlebar.
CAUTION
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when
reassembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by
carefully removing brake line components.
3. See Figure 2-27. Remove banjo bolt (6) (metric) and two
banjo washers (4) to disconnect brake line (5) from mas-
ter cylinder. Discard banjo washers.
4. Unplug both terminals to detach brake lamp switch.
NOTE
The individual parts of the brake lamp switch are not service-
able. Replace switch upon failure.
5. Remove two screws (1) (metric) and clamp (2) to detach
master cylinder assembly from handlebar.
Figure 2-26. Draining Front Brake System
Figure 2-27. Front Master Cylinder
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Bleeder Valve (metric)
1. Clamp Screws (2) (metric)
2. Clamp
3. Master Cylinder Cover Screws (2)
4. Banjo Washers (2)
5. Brake Line
6. Banjo Bolt (metric)
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1
3
4
2
5
6
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