FRONT BRAKE
4-39
EAS22520
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MAS-
TER CYLINDER
WARNING
EWA13520
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake
components.
1. Install:
• Master cylinder kit
• Circlip
EAS22530
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Brake master cylinder “1”
NOTE:
• Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the “UP” mark facing up.
• Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the punch mark “a” on the han-
dlebar.
• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower
bolt.
2. Install:
• Copper washers “1”
• Brake hose “2”
• Union bolt “3”
WARNING
EWA13530
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-47.
CAUTION:
ECA4S81013
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder, make sure that the
brake pipe touches the projection “b” on
the brake master cylinder.
NOTE:
• While holding the brake hose, tighten the
union bolt as shown.
• Turn the handlebar to the left and right to
make sure the brake hose does not touch
other parts (e.g., wire harness, cables,
leads). Correct if necessary.
3. Fill:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
WARNING
EWA13540
• 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
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
• When refilling, be careful that water does
not enter the brake master cylinder reser-
voir. Water will significantly lower the
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
Brake master cylinder holder
bolt
10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb)
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
New
New
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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