Service manual

CHAS
4-29
6. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM” in chapter 3.
EAS00608
ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• O-ling
• brake master cylinder joint
• circlip
• brake master cylinder kit
2. Install:
• copper washers
• brake hoses
• union bolt
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING” in chapter 2.
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure the brake
pipe touches the projection as shown.
3. Fill:
• brake fluid reservoir
(to the maximum level mark )
WARNING
• 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 flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
26 Nm (2.6 m•kg, 19 ft•lb)
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES