FRONT BRAKE4-195. Bleed:• Brake systemRefer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICBRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-15.6. Check:• Brake fluid levelThe minimum level mark or below Add.Refer to “CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUIDLEVEL” on page 3-14.7. Check:• Brake lever operationA softy or spongy feeling Bleed the brakesystem.Refer to “BLEEDING THE HYDRAULICBRAKE SYSTEM” on page 3-15.EAM30036REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTERCYLINDERTIPBefore removing the front brake master cylinder,drain the brake fluid from the entire brake sys-tem.1. Remove:• Union bolt• Copper washer• Brake hoseTIPTo drain any remaining brake fluid, place a con-tainer under the master cylinder and the end ofthe brake hose.EAM30037CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER1. Check:• Brake master cylinder “1”Damage/scratches/wear Replace thebrake master cylinder assembly.• Brake fluid delivery passages “2”(brake master cylinder body)Obstruction Blow out with compressed air.2. Check:• Brake master cylinder reservoir capDamage/scratches/wear Replace.3. Check:• Brake hoseCracks/damage/wear Replace.EAM30038ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTERCYLINDERWARNINGEWA13520• Before installation, all internal brake com-ponents should be cleaned and lubricatedwith clean or new brake fluid.• Never use solvents on internal brake com-ponents.1. Wash the brake master cylinder with brakefluid.2. Install:• Primary cylinder cup “1”• Secondary cylinder cup “2”(to the brake master cylinder piston “3”)WARNINGEWA20240Apply brake fluid to the cylinder cups and in-stall them as shown. Wrong orientation in in-stallation causes poor braking performance.12Specified brake fluidDOT 41 23213