Removing the rear brake control
Warning
The brake master cylinder manufacturer advises against servicing the brake master cylinder due to the safety critical nature of this component. Incorrect overhaul can endanger rider and passenger safety. Maintenance operations on these units are limited to replacement of the following parts: control lever, fluid reservoir assembly and relative fasteners and master cylinder fasteners.
Drain the rear braking system (Changing the rear brake system fluid).
For the front ABS brake system, please also refer to Section "ABS system operation information " and chapters "System components" and "ABS component maintenance".
Disconnect rear stop switch (1) from main wiring.
Loosen rear brake master cylinder retaining screws (2). Slide out rear brake master cylinder (3) from the adjusting rod (4), collect bracket (5) securing rear stop (1).
Undo pin (6) securing the brake lever (7), collecting spring (8).
Slide out the brake lever (7) and collect pin (6), washer (9), bushing (10) and O-ring (11).
Undo the special screw (12) from master cylinder (3) by removing the hose clip (13); slide out hose (14), collecting the seals (15).
Remove rear brake master cylinder (3) from vehicle.