- Brake master cylinder "1"
- Brake master cylinder holder "2"
Front brake master cylinder holder bolt 13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)
- Install the brake master cylinder holder with the "UP" mark "a" facing up.
- First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
2. Install:
- Washers
- Brake hose
- Union bolt
Front brake hose union bolt 30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf).
Warning: Proper brake hose routing is essential to insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "Cable routing".
- 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.
a. 36°
b. 3 mm (0.12 in)
3. Fill:
- Brake fluid reservoir (with the specified amount of the recommended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid DOT 4.
Warning:
- 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 fluid reservoir. Water will significantly lower the boiling point of the brake fluid and could cause vapor lock.
Notice: 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".