4-62REAR BRAKEEAS30196INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER1. Install:• Brake master cylinder “1”• Rear brake master cylinder holder “2”TIP• Make sure that the brake master cylinder as-sembly touches the end of handlebar bracket“a”.• Install the brake master cylinder assembly tothe handlebar “3” at the specified angle “b”.• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lower bolt.2. Install:• Brake hose gasket “1”• Rear brake hose “2”• Brake hose union bolt “3”WARNINGEWA13531Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-sure safe vehicle operation.NOTICEECA14160When installing the brake hose onto thebrake master cylinder, make sure the brakepipe touches the projection “a” as shown.TIPTurn the handlebar to the left and right to makesure that the brake hose does not touch otherparts (e.g., wire harness, cables, leads). Correctif necessary.3. Fill:• Brake master cylinder reservoir(with the specified amount of the specifiedbrake fluid)WARNINGEWA13540• Use only the designated brake fluid. Otherbrake fluids may cause the rubber seals todeteriorate, causing leakage and poorbrake performance.• Refill with the same type of brake fluid thatis already in the system. Mixing brake fluidsmay result in a harmful chemical reaction,leading to poor brake performance.• When refilling, be careful that water doesnot enter the brake master cylinder reser-voir. Water will significantly lower the boil-ing point of the brake fluid and could causevapor lock.Brake master cylinder holder bolt10 N·m (1.0 kgf·m, 7.4 lb·ft)Angle “b” (brake master cylinderand handlebar bracket)120.1–122.7Rear brake hose union bolt30 N·m (3.0 kgf·m, 22 lb·ft)T R..a211 3abNewT R. .Specified brake fluidDOT 43aa21