CHASSIS 5-45
MASTER CYLINDER REASSEMBLY AND
REMOUNTING
Reassemble and remount the master cylinder in the reverse or-
der of removal and disassembly. Pay attention to the following
points:
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* Wash the master cylinder components with new brake
fluid before reassembly.
* Do not wipe the brake fluid off after washing the com-
ponents.
* When washing the components, use the specified brake
fluid. Never use different types of fluid or cleaning sol-
vents such as gasoline, kerosine, etc.
* Apply brake fluid to the master cylinder bore and all of
the master cylinder components before reassembly.
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( Specification and classification: DOT 4
• When installing the brake light switch, align the projection on
the switch with the hole in the master cylinder.
• When remounting the master cylinder onto the handlebars, align
the master cylinder holder’s mating surface 1 with the punch
mark 2 on the handlebars and tighten the upper clamp bolt
first.
A Master cylinder
B Master cylinder upper clamp bolt
C Handlebars
D Clearance
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% Master cylinder clamp bolt (upper and lower):
10 N
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m (1.0 kgf-m)