- Brake master cylinder «1»
- Brake master cylinder bracket «2»
Brake master cylinder bracket bolt: 10 Nm (1.0 m·kg, 7.2 ft·lb).
Notes:
- Install the brake master cylinder holder with the «UP» mark «a» facing up.
- Align the end of the brake master cylinder holder with the punch mark «b» on the handlebar.
- First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
- There should be more than 11 mm (0.43 in) for clearance between the right handlebar switch and the brake master cylinder bracket. Also, the punch mark should be seen.
2. Install:
- Copper washers
- Brake hose
- Union bolt
Brake hose union bolt: 30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb).
Warning! Proper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to «Cable routing».
Notes:
- While holding the brake hose, tighten the union bolt as shown.
- Turn the handlebar to the left and right to make sure the brake hose does not touch other parts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads). Correct if necessary.
Caution! Attach the brake hose so that its angle is 23° to 33° against the straight line in parallel with the ceiling plane of the master cylinder.
3. Fill:
- Brake master cylinder reservoir (with the specified amount of the recommended brake fluid)
Recommended brake fluid: DOT4.
Warnings!
- 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 fluids may result in a harmful chemical reaction, leading to poor brake performance.
- When refilling, be careful that water does not enter the brake master cylinder reservoir. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
Caution! Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces and plastic parts. Therefore, always clean up any spilt brake fluid immediately.
4. Bleed:
- Brake system
Refer to «Bleeding the hydraulic brake system».
5. Check:
- Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark «a» → Add the recommended brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to «Checking the brake fluid level».
6. Check:
- Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake system.
Refer to «Bleeding the hydraulic brake system».