CHASSIS 5-55
• Tighten each bolt to the specified torque.
" Brake caliper housing bolt 1:
30 N
.
m (3.0 kgf
.
m, 21.5 lb-ft)
Brake caliper mounting bolt 2:
25 N
.
m (2.5 kgf
.
m, 18.0 lb-ft)
Brake hose union bolt 3: 23 N
.
m (2.3 kgf
.
m, 16.5 lb-ft)
Rear torque link nut 4: 35 N
.
m (3.5 kgf
.
m, 25.5 lb-ft)
MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND
DISASSEMBLY
• Remove the side frame cover 1 (right side).
NOTE:
Before remounting the brake caliper, push the brake caliper
pistons all the way into the caliper.
#
Bleed air from the system after reassembling the brake
caliper. (
!!
!!
! 2-18)
• Remove the reservoir mounting bolt 2.
• Place a rag underneath the brake hose union bolt on the
master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluid. Remove the brake
hose union bolt 3 and disconnect the brake hose.
• Loosen the locknut 4.
• Remove the master cylinder along with the reservoir by
removing the mounting bolts 5 and push rod 6.
#
Immediately wipe off any brake fluid contacting any part
of the motorcycle. The brake fluid reacts chemically
with paint, plastics and rubber materials, etc., and will
damage them severely.