Operation Manual

FRONT BRAKE
4-48
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 “ ” mark “a” facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the welding line “b” on the han-
dlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
bolt.
2. Install:
• Brake hose gaskets “1”
• Front brake hose “2”
• Brake hose union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” on page 2-39.
ECA14160
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe touches the projection “a” as shown.
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.
3. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the speci-
fied 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 perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
boiling point of the brake fluid and could
cause vapor lock.
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 (ABS)” on page 3-16.
5. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark “a”→ Add
the specified brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE
FLUID LEVEL” on page 3-14.
Brake master cylinder holder
bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kgf, 7.2 ft·lbf)
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)
New
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4