Removing the front brake master cylinder
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 front braking system (Changing the front brake system fluid).
Remove the rear-view mirrors (Removing the rear-view mirrors).
Remove the right hand guard (Removing the hand guards).
For the front ABS brake system, please also refer to Section "ABS system operation information " and chapters "System components" and "ABS component maintenance".
Undo the special screw (1), collecting the sealing washers (2) to release the front brake master cylinder unit (3) from hose (4).
Undo the screws (5) securing the clamp (6), and then remove the front brake master cylinder assembly (3) from the handlebar.