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 the rider and passenger.
Maintenance operations on these units are limited to renewal of the following parts: control lever, fluid reservoir assembly and relative fasteners and master cylinder fasteners.

Note
For the abs front braking system, also refer to sect. 7 - 5, Abs system operating information, sect. 7 - 6, System components, sect. 7 - 7, Abs components maintenance.
Slide the adjusting rod (18) out of the rear brake master cylinder (16).

Loosen the special screw (22) from the master cylinder (16); slide out the hose (7) and recover the sealing washers (23).
Loosen the rear brake master cylinder (16) retaining screws (19) and remove it from the vehicle.

Undo the fixing pin (9) of the brake lever (6), collecting the spring (4).

Remove the brake lever (6) and collect the pin (9), the washer (3), the bush (10) and the o-ring (11).

Rear brake
Disassembly of the rear brake controlFrame inspection
Frame
Rh subframe
Lh subframe
Grub screw
Nut
Special screw
Rubber pad
Nut
Special screw
Screw
Left-hand bracket
Hose clip
Hose clip
Right-hand bracket
Special screw
Cover
Handgrab
Slider
Reflector (rear)
Splashguard
Pin
Clip nut
Tool tray
Screw
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Refitting the handlebar
Position the handlebar (4) so that the external lower corner of the marks (a)
on the handlebar matches the upper internal
corner of the lower u-bolts (b) as shown.
Apply the recommended grease to the threads and undersides of the heads of
the screws (3).
Important
Position the upper u-bo ...
Protective apparel
Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities
are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots
should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation,
never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully
covers your ...