Removing and installing brake lines
Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand.
Remove seat.
Remove left cover.
Drain the brake system.
Disconnect the expansion tank and pull it to one side.
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Disconnect brake line to brake calliper (1) and brake line to brake master cylinder (2) at control unit.
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Disconnect brake line to brake calliper (4) and brake line to brake master cylinder (3) at interface.
Release the brake line from the clips on the frame.
Remove the brake lines.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Begin by installing the brake line from the brake master cylinder to the ABS control unit and then tighten the securing screw on the control unit.
Tighten the screws securing the brake lines to the control unit and the interface to the brake hoses.
Caution!
- Top up brake fluid and bleed brake system.
- Operate brake several times until brake pads are correctly seated.
Tightening torque:
- Brake line to ABS control unit: 18 Nm
- Brake line at interface to brake hose: 18 Nm
- Expansion tank to radiator: 9 Nm
Removing and installing front brake hoses
Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand.
Remove seat.
Remove left cover.
Caution! Refer to notes on the hazards involved in handling brake fluid.
Drain the brake system.
Disconnect brake hose from brake calliper.
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[ABS] Disconnect the brake hoses at the interface to the brake lines (arrows).
Cut the cable ties on the brake hose and the sensor cable.
Disconnect the brake hose from the brake master cylinder.
Release the brake hose from the clip on the throttle cable.
Remove the brake hose.
[ABS] Remove both brake hoses.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Note: Replace the sealing rings for the brake hoses.
Caution!
- Top up brake fluid and bleed brake system.
- Operate brake several times until brake pads are correctly seated.
Tightening torque:
- Brake hose to brake master cylinder: 18 Nm
- Brake hose to brake calliper: 18 Nm
- Brake hose at interface to brake line: 18 Nm