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2-36 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Brake Hose and Pipe Damage and Installation
Condition Inspection
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For ABS equipped models, remove the fuel tank (see Fuel
Tank Removal in the Fuel System (DFI) chapter).
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Inspect the brake hoses and fittings for deterioration,
cracks and signs of leakage.
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The high pressure inside the brake line can cause fluid to
leak [A] or the hose, pipe (ABS equipped models) to burst
if the line is not properly maintained. Bend and twist the
rubber hose while examining it.
Replace the hose and pipe (ABS equipped models) if any
crack [B], bulge [C] or leakage is noticed.
Tighten any brake hose banjo bolts and brake pipe joint
nuts.
Torque - Brake Hose Banjo Bolts: 25 N·m (2.5 kgf·m, 18
ft·lb)
Brake Pipe Joint Nuts: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf·m, 13 ft·lb)
(ABS Equipped Models)
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Inspect the brake hose routing.
If any brake hose routing is incorrect, route the brake hose
according to Cable, Wire, and Hose Routing section in the
Appendix chapter.
Brake Operation Inspection
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Inspect the operation of the front and rear brake by run-
ning the vehicle on the dry road.
If the brake operation is insufficiency, inspect the brake
system.
WARNING
When test riding the vehicle, be aware of surround-
ing traffic for your safety.
Brake Fluid Level Inspection
•
Check that the brake fluid level in the front brake reservoir
[A] is above the lower level line [B].
NOTE
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Hold the reservoir horizontal by turning the handlebar
when checking brake fluid level.
If the fluid level is lower than the lower level line, fill the
reservoir to the upper level line [C].
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Tighten:
Torque - Front Master Cylinder Reservoir Cap Screws: 1.5
N·m (0.15 kgf·m, 13 in·lb)
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