REAR BRAKE
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• 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 flu-
ids may result in a harmful chemical reac-
tion, leading to poor brake performance.
• When pouring the brake fluid, be careful
that water does not enter the reservoir.
Water will significantly lower the boiling
point of the brake fluid and could cause
vapor lock.
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean
up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
5. Bleed:
• Brake system
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-21.
6. Check:
• Brake fluid level
The minimum level mark “a” or below
Add.
Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL” on page 3-26.
7. Check:
• Brake pedal operation
A softy or spongy feeling Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to “BLEEDING THE BRAKE SYS-
TEM” on page 3-21.
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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
Before removing the rear brake master cylin-
der, drain the brake fluid from the entire brake
system.
1. Remove:
• Union bolt
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
To drain any remaining brake fluid, place a con-
tainer under the master cylinder and the end of
the brake hose.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE MASTER
CYLINDER
1. Check:
• Brake master cylinder “1”
Damage/scratches/wear Replace.
• Brake fluid delivery passages “2”
(brake master cylinder body)
Obstruction Blow out with compressed
air.
2. Check:
• Brake master cylinder kit
Damage/wear Replace.
3. Check:
• Master cylinder reservoir cap
Crack/damage Replace.
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
holder
• Brake master cylinder reservoir diaphragm
Crack/damage Replace.
4. Check:
• Brake hoses
Cracks/damage/wear Replace.
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