Brake
Rear brake master cylinder disassembly and assembly
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2steps
~12min
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Refer to “rear brake master cylinder assembly removal and installation” .
Disassembly- Disconnect the reservoir hose (1).
- Remove the lock-nut (2).

- Remove the brake hose connector (3) and o-ring (4).
: 09900–06108 (snap ring remover (close type))

- Pull out the dust boot (5) and remove the snap ring (6).
: 09900–06108 (snap ring remover (close type))

- Remove the push rod (7), piston/cup set (8) and spring (9).

Assembly
Assemble the master cylinder in the reverse order of disassembly. Pay attention to the following points:
Caution- wash the master cylinder components with new brake fluid before reassembly.
- Do not wipe the brake fluid off after washing the components.
- When washing the components, use the specified brake fluid. Never use different types of fluid or cleaning solvents such as gasoline, kerosine, etc.
- Apply brake fluid to the master cylinder bore and all of the master cylinder component to be inserted into the bore.

- Apply grease to the push rod end.
: Grease 99000–25100 (suzuki silicone grease or equivalent)

Caution replace the o-ring with a new one.

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