Name: Buell 2007 LIGHTNING
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2-36 2007 Buell Lightning: Chassis

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REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER 2.13

REMOVAL

1. See Figure 2-48. 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 2.33 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 2-49. Remove brake reservoir hose at master

cylinder.

5. Remove seat. See 2.44 SEAT.

Figure 2-48. Brake Bleeder Valve, Rear Caliper

8348

Figure 2-49. Rear Master Cylinder On Vehicle

12111

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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