REAR BRAKE
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CHAS
MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLATION
1. Install:
•
Brake pedal (refer to “BRAKE PEDAL
REMOVAL” section in this Chapter).
NOTE:
Lubricate the pin of the brake pedal with lithium-
base grease.
•
Master cylinder
•
Brake fluid reserve tank
•
Plain washers (1) (new)
•
Brake hose (2)
•
Stop switch (to mount the brake hose) (3)
Brake switch (brake hose):
20 Nm (2.0 mkg)
Master cylinder mounting bolt:
10 Nm (1.0 mkg)
Reserve tank mounting bolt:
4 Nm (0.4 mkg)
New
2. Fill:
•
Brake fluid reserve tank
Recommended brake fluid:
DOT 4
Brake fluid may deteriorate painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled fluid
immediately.
CAUTION:
WARNING
•
Use only designated quality brake fluid.
Otherwise, the rubber seals may deterio-
rate, causing leakage and poor brake per-
formance.
•
Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing fluids may result in a harmful chem-
ical reaction and lead to poor perform-
ance.
•
Be careful that water does not enter the
significantly lower the boiling point of the
fluid may result in vapor lock.