FRONT BRAKE
4-45
7. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS)” on page 3-15.
EAS30179
REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
Before removing the front brake master cylinder,
drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-
tem.
1. Disconnect:
• Brake light switch connectors
(from the front brake light switch)
2. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt “1”
• Brake hose gaskets “2”
• Brake hose “3”
To collect any remaining brake fluid, place a
container under the master cylinder and the end
of the brake hose.
EAS30725
CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder
Damage/scratches/wear Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction Blow out with compressed air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/scratches/wear Replace.
3. Check:
• Brake master cylinder reservoir “1”
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
holder “2”
Cracks/damage Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
“3”
Damage/wear Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
EAS30181
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
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 com-
ponents.
EAS30182
INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Install:
• Front brake master cylinder
• Front brake master cylinder holder
• Install the front brake master cylinder holder
with the “UP” mark “a” facing up.
Specified brake fluid
DOT 4
Front brake master cylinder hold-
er bolt
10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.2 lb·ft)
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