3 - | Front brake control

1 | Front brake master cylinder

2 | Lever grub screw

3 | Rubber mounting

4 | Nut

5 | Microswitch

6 | Lever pivot pin

7 | Caliper–master cylinder hose

8 | Fluid reservoir cover

9 | Inspection plug (replacement part)

10 | Mounting clamp

11 | Banjo bolt

12 | Sealing washer

13 | Screw

14 | Washer

15 | Guide

16 | Rubber

Parts catalogue

Front brake

Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.
Removal of 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 of these critical safety components can endanger rider and passenger safety.
Maintenance operations on these units are limited to replacing the following parts: control lever, reservoir unit, reservoir fasteners and master cylinder fasteners.

Operation | Section reference
Drain the braking system | D 4, Draining the brake circuit
Disconnect the brake hose from the master cylinder unit | G 3, Removal of the front brake system
Remove the rearview mirrors | E 1, Removal of the rear-view mirrors

Unscrew the mounting clamp screws (10) and then remove the front brake master cylinder assembly (1) from the handlebar.
For disassembly of components of the master cylinder unit (1), refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this chapter.
Refitting the front brake master cylinder
Warning
If incorrectly positioned, the hose can affect brake operation and foul moving parts. Position the hose as shown in the figure.
Position the brake master cylinder assembly (1) so that the line of the gasket (A) between the clamp and cylinder is aligned with the punch mark (B) on the handlebar.
Tighten the two screws of the master cylinder mounting clamp (10). Tighten the screws of the mounting clamp (10) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) starting with the uppermost screw, indicated by the arrow, and then proceed in the sequence 1-2-1. If the front brake hose (c) was disturbed, follow the instructions given in Sect. G 3, Refitting the front brake system.

Operation | Section reference
Reconnect the brake hose to the master cylinder | G 3, Refitting the front brake system
Fill the brake system | D 4, Filling the brake system with fluid
Refit the rearview mirrors | E 1, Refitting the rearview mirrors