FRONT AND REAR BRAKES 15-15
MASTER CYLINDER INSPECTION
• Inspect the cylinder bore and piston for scuffing, wear and
damage.
• Inspect the piston rod and spring for damage.
MASTER CYLINDER CLEANING
• Flush the master cylinder ports with pressurized air.
• Wash the master cylinder bore and piston with fresh brake
fluid.
NOTE:
Do not use gasoline or other cleaning solvents to wash the mas-
ter cylinder parts.
FRONT MASTER CYLINDER REASSEMBLY
Reassemble and remount the master cylinder in the reverse
order of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
• Install the brake lever. (15-17)
NOTE:
When remounting the master cylinder onto the handlebar, align
the master cylinder holder mating surface A with the paint mark
B on the handlebar and tighten the upper bolt first.
• Tighten the master cylinder mounting bolts 1 to the specified
torque.
Master cylinder mounting bolt:
10 N·m (1.0 kgf-m, 7.0 lb-ft)
Clearance
Master
cylinder
Handlebars
Master
cylinder
holder
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