FRONT BRAKE
4-30
EAS22530
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder “1”
• Front brake master cylinder holder “2”
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with the
“UP” mark facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder hold-
er with the punch mark “a” on the handlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
• Copper washers
• Front brake hose “1”
• Front 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 2-43.
NOTE:
• Install the brake hose to the front brake master
cylinder within the angle shown in the illustra-
tion.
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the union
bolt.
• Turn the handlebar to the left and right to make
sure the brake hose does not touch other parts
(e.g., wire harness, cables, and leads). Correct
if necessary.
3. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
EWA13540
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid that
is already in the system. Mixing brake fluids
may result in a harmful chemical reaction,
leading to poor brake performance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the boil-
ing point of the brake fluid and could cause
vapor lock.
CAUTION:
ECA13540
Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up
any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-21.
5. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a” → Add the
recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-20.
T
R
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Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
T
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Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
2
a
1
New
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
1
2
30–50˚
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