Removal
Loosen the reservoir bracket bolts [А].
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Disconnect the front brake light switch connectors.
Remove the banjo bolt [A] to disconnect the brake hose from the master cylinder (see Brake Hose Removal/lnstallation).
Unscrew the clamp bolts [B], and take off the master cylinder [C] as an assembly with the reservoir, brake lever, and brake switch installed.
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Installation
Align the punch mark [A] on the handlebar with the mating surface [B] of the master cylinder clamps.
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The master cylinder clamp must be installed with the arrow mark [C] upward.
Apply grease to the clamp bolts.
Tighten the upper clamp bolt first, and then the lower clamp bolt. There will be a gap at the lower part of the clamp after tightening.
Torque - Front Master Cylinder Clamp Bolts: 11 N·m (1.1 kg·m, 95 in·lb)
Replace the washers that are on each side of the hose fitting with new ones.
Tighten the brake hose banjo bolt.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolt: 25 N·m (2.5 kg·m, 18.0 ft·lb)
Bleed the brake line (see Bleeding the Brake Line).
Check the brake for good braking power, no brake drag, and no fluid leakage.