2005 Buell Firebolt: Chassis 2-39
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REAR BRAKE LINE 2.14
REMOVAL
1. Remove seat. See 2.38 SEAT.
11WARNING1WARNING
To prevent accidental vehicle start-up, which could
cause death or serious injury, disconnect negative (-)
battery cable before proceeding. (00048a)
2. Disconnect battery by unthreading fastener removing
negative cable (black) from battery first. See 1.5 BAT-
TERY MAINTENANCE.
3. See Figure 2-54. Disconnect brake line connector from
under seat in the front of the battery.
4. Remove right side heel guard. See 2.29 FOOTPEG,
HEEL GUARD AND MOUNT.
5. Drain brake fluid into a suitable container. Discard used
fluid according to local laws.
a. Install a length of plastic tubing over caliper bleeder
valve. Place free end in a suitable container.
b. Open bleeder valve (metric) about 1/2-turn.
c. Pump brake foot pedal to drain brake fluid.
d. Tighten bleeder valve to 36-60 in-lbs (4-7 Nm).
6. See Figure 2-55. Remove p-clamp (3) and wire form (2)
securing brake line (1) to the left side of swingarm.
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when
reassembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by
carefully removing brake line components.
7. Remove banjo bolt (4) from rear caliper. Discard copper
washers.
8. See Figure 2-56. Remove brake line switch/banjo bolt
from rear master cylinder. Discard copper washer.
9. Remove brake line from motorcycle.
Figure 2-54. Brake Line Switch Connector
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Figure 2-55. Rear Brake Line
Figure 2-56. Rear Brake Line Switch/Banjo Bolt
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