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7.8.5. REMOVING THE BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
TORQUE WRENCH SETTINGS
Screws (5) 10 Nm (1.0 kgm).
• Disconnect the brake light switch connector (1).
• Drain the rear brake circuit; see
2.12.2.
• When all fluid has drained out, unscrew and remove
the connector (1).
• Detach the hose (2) to the rear brake master cylinder
and collect the two sealing washers.
• Slacken the hose clip (3) and slide it aside.
• Detach the hose (4) from the master cylinder fitting.
• Release and remove the two screws (5).
• Remove the cylinder (6) sliding it forward.
WARNING
Avoid disturbing the pedal joint unless strictly
necessary. When the joint has been removed,
apply LOCTITE® 270 to the thread before refit-
ting and tighten firmly.
NOTE After refitting, top up brake fluid level - see
2.12.4
and bleed the brake - see 2.12.5.