FRONT BRAKE
4-35
EAS22490
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the front brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt “1”
• Copper washers “2”
• Brake hose (front brake master cylinder to
hydraulic unit) “3”
NOTE:
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”
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
“UP” mark facing up.
• Align the mating surfaces of the brake master
cylinder holder with the punch mark “a” on the
right handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
• Copper washers
• Brake hose (front brake master cylinder to
hydraulic unit)
• Brake hose union bolt
2
1
3
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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
New
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