Yamaha XP500 - Checking the Front and Rear Brake Master Cylinders

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CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00592
CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
MASTER CYLINDERS
The following procedure applies to the both of
the brake master cylinders.
1. Check:
• brake master cylinder
1
Damage/scratches/wear
→
Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction
→
Blow out with compressed
air.
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Front
É
Rear
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2. Check:
• brake master cylinder kit
1
Damage/scratches/wear
→
Replace.
3. Check:
• brake master cylinder reservoir cap
1
Cracks/damage
→
Replace.
• brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
holder
2
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
• brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
3
Damage/wear
→
Replace.
4. Check:
• brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear
→
Replace.