6-26
CHAS
FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
WARNING
NOTE:
WARNING
CAUTION:
NOTE:
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
FRONT BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
brake master cylinder 1
Install the brake master cylinder holder with
the “UP” mark facing up.
Align the end of the brake master cylinder
holder with the punch mark a on the handle-
bar.
First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.
Brake master cylinder bolt
10 Nm (1.0 mkg)
2. Install:
copper washers (New) 1
brake hose 2
union bolt 3
Union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 mkg)
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
“CABLE ROUTING”.
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake master cylinder make sure that the
brake pipe touches the projection a as
shown.
T urn the handlebar to the left and to the right to
make sure that the brake hose does not touch
other parts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads).
Correct if necessary.