Yamaha FJR1300A(D) - Checking the Front Brake Master Cylinder; Assembling the Front Brake Master Cylinder; Installing the Front Brake Master Cylinder

FRONT BRAKE
4-48
• Copper washers “2”
• Brake hose (front brake master cylinder to
brake pipe/lower joint assembly) “3”
TIP
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
EAS22500
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/scratches/wear → Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Damage/wear → Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hose
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS22520
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
WARNING
EWA13520
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
EAS22530
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder “1”
• Brake master cylinder holder “2”
TIP
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
“UP” mark facing up.
• Fit the projection “a” on the brake master cylin-
der holder into the hole “b” in the right handle-
bar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
• Copper washers
• Brake hose (front brake master cylinder to
brake pipe/lower joint assembly)
• Brake hose union bolt
WARNING
EWA1MC1014
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to “CABLE
ROUTING” on page 2-47.
NOTICE
EC3P61025
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe “a” touches the projection “b” on the
brake master cylinder.
TIP
Turn the handlebar to the left and right to make
sure the brake hose does not touch other parts
(e.g., wire harness, cables, leads). Correct if
necessary.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
2
1
3
T
R
.
.
Brake master cylinder holder bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
T
R
.
.
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
1
2
a
b
New