REAR BRAKE
4-40
EAS22700
REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
NOTE:
Before removing the rear brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Remove:
• Rear brake hose union bolt “1”
• Copper washers “2”
• Rear brake hose “3”
NOTE:
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
EAS22720
CHECKING THE REAR 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 fluid reservoir
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm
Cracks/damage → Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.
EAS22730
ASSEMBLING THE REAR 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.
EAS22740
INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Copper washers
• Rear brake hose “1”
• Rear brake hose union bolt “2”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to “CABLE
ROUTING” on page 2-41.
CAUTION:
ECA14160
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe touches the projection “a” as shown.
2. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
1
3
2
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
T
R
.
.
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
New
a
1
2
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