Yamaha YZF-R1B 2012 Service Manual

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REAR BRAKE4-542. Check:• Brake fluid reservoir tank “1”Cracks/damage → Replace.• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm “2”Cracks/damage → Replace.• Brake fluid reservoir diaphragm holder “3”Cracks/damage → Replace.3. Check:• Brake hoses “1”Cracks/damage/wear → Replace.EAS22730ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTERCYLINDERWARNINGEWA13520• 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 kitEAS22740INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE MASTERCYLINDER1. Install:• Washers• Brake hoses• Union boltWARNINGEWA13530Proper brake hose routing is essential toinsure safe vehicle operation. Refer to“CABLE ROUTING” on page 2-49.ECA14B1004• When installing the brake hose onto thebrake master cylinder, make sure thebrake pipe touches the projection “a” asshown.• Face the brake hose paint mark “b” to therear master cylinder and install so thatthe paint mark is facing up.2. Fill:• Brake fluid reservoir(to the maximum level mark “c”)Recommended fluidDOT 4NewRear brake hose union bolt30 Nm (3.0 m·kgf, 22 ft·lbf)NewManuals by Motomatrix / www.motomatrix.co.uk / The Solution For Lost Motorcycle Coded Keysemail: info@motomatrix.co.uk