Yamaha YZF-R1B 2012 Service Manual

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FRONT BRAKE4-42EAS22510CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER1. Check:• Brake master cylinderDamage/scratches/wear → Replace.• Brake fluid delivery passages(brake master cylinder body)Obstruction → Blow out with compressedair.2. Check:• Brake fluid reservoir tank “1”Cracks/damage → Replace.• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm “2”Damage/wear → Replace.• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder “3”Cracks/damage → Replace.3. Check:• Brake hose “4”Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.EAS22520ASSEMBLING 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. Install:• Brake master cylinder kitEAS22540INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER1. Install:• Brake master cylinder “1”• Brake master cylinder holder “2”TIP• Install the brake master cylinder holder withthe “UP” mark “a” facing up.• First, tighten the upper bolt, then the lowerbolt.2. Install:• Washers• Brake hose• Union boltRecommended fluidDOT 4Front brake master cylinderholder bolt13 Nm (1.3 m·kgf, 9.4 ft·lbf)Front brake hose union bolt30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)NewNewManuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk