Removing and installing brake lines
Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand.
Remove seat.
Drain the rear brake system.
Disconnect brake line from brake master cylinder.
Raise the rear frame. See Group 46.
Release the brake line from the holder (arrow) on the frame.
Disconnect brake line to brake master cylinder (1) before disconnecting brake line to brake calliper (2) at control unit.
Lift the brake line, turn it and pull it to the rear to remove.
Disconnect the brake line at the interface to the hose at the control unit.
Cut through cable tie (arrow).
Disconnect brake line (3) at interface to brake hose.
Pull the brake line to the rear to remove.
Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure: pay particular attention to the following.
Retighten brake line at interface to brake hose.
Tighten the screws securing the brake line to the control unit.
Secure brake line to brake master cylinder.
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
- Brake line to brake master cylinder: 18 Nm
Removing and installing brake hose
Place the motorcycle on its main (centre) stand.
Drain the brake system.
Cut the 2 cable ties on the brake hose and the ABS sensor cable.
Disconnect brake hose from brake calliper.
Disconnect brake hose at interface to brake line.
Open 2 clips on the swinging arm and remove the brake hose.
Release the brake hose from the clips on the swinging arm.
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 at interface to brake line: 18 Nm
- Brake hose to brake calliper: 18 Nm