16. BRAKE SYSTEM
16-23
MXU 500
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS
REMOVAL/INSPECTION/
INSTALLATION
REMOVAL
Front/rear master cylinder
Remove the brake reservoir cap and drain
the brake fluid from the hydraulic brake
system (refer to the “FRONT BRAKE
FLUID CHANGE/AIR BLEED (OFF
ROAD” section or “REAR BRAKE
FLUID CHANGE/AIR BLEED” section
or “COMBINATION BRAKE FLUID
CHANGE/AIR BLEED (ON ROAD)”in
this chapter).
Remove the bolt/nut and then remove the
brake lever.
Remove fluid hose bolt/two washers and
then disconnect the fluid hose.
Remove the two master cylinder holder
bolts and remove the master cylinder.
Do not splash brake fluid onto any
rubber, plastic and coated parts. When
working with brake fluid, use shop
towels to cover these parts.
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Brake Leve
When removing the brake fluid hose
bolt, be sure to place towels under the
hose and plug the hose end to avoid
brake fluid leakage and contamination.
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