2006 Buell Lightning: Chassis 2-37
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REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER 2.13
REMOVAL
1. See Figure 2-49. Drain brake fluid into a suitable con-
tainer. 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).
2. Remove brake pedal. See 2.9 BRAKE PEDAL.
3. Remove heel guard. See 2.32 FOOTPEG, HEEL
GUARD AND MOUNT.
NOTE
Damaged banjo bolt seating surfaces will leak when reas-
sembled. Prevent damage to seating surfaces by carefully
removing brake line components.
4. See Figure 2-50. Remove brake reservoir hose at master
cylinder.
5. Remove seat. See 2.43 SEAT.
Figure 2-49. Brake Bleeder Valve, Rear Caliper
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Figure 2-50. Rear Master Cylinder On Vehicle
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1. Banjo bolt (metric) and rear brake light switch
2. Brake light switch harness
3. Fasteners (2) (metric)
4. Master cylinder body
5. Clamp
6. Remote reservoir hose
7. Brake line
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