Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

FRONT BRAKE4-31EAS22520ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE MAS-TER CYLINDERWARNINGEWA13520• Before installation, all internal brake com-ponents should be cleaned and lubricatedwith clean or new brake fluid.• Never use solvents on internal brakecomponents.1. Instal:• Brake master cylinder kitEAS22540INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER1. Install:• Brake master cylinder “1”• Brake master cylinder holder “2”NOTE:• Install the brake master cylinder holder withthe “UP” mark “a” facing up.• Align the end of the brake master cylinderholder with the punch mark “b” on the han-dlebar.• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lowerbolt.• There should be 2–2.5 mm (0.08–0.10 in) ofclearance between the right handlebarswitch and the brake master cylinder holder.2. Install:• Copper washers• Brake hose• Union boltWARNINGEWA13530Proper brake hose routing is essential toinsure safe vehicle operation. Refer to"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-39.NOTE:• While holding the brake hose, tighten theunion bolt as shown.• Turn the handlebar to the left and right tomake sure the brake hose does not touchother parts (e.g., wire harness, cables,leads). Correct if necessary.3. Fill:• Brake fluid reservoir(with the specified amount of the recom-mended brake fluid)Recommended fluidDOT 4Front brake master cylinderholder bolt13 Nm (1.3 m·kg, 9.4 ft·lb)NewFront brake hose union bolt30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)a. 36°b. 3 mm (0.12 in)Recommended fluidDOT 4NewManuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk