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CHASSIS 8-69• Tighten the brake caliper sliding pin 4 and mounting bolt 5.• After setting the brake hose union to the stopper, tighten theunion bolt 6 to the specified torque. Brake caliper sliding pin 4: 33 N·m (3.3 kgf-m)Brake caliper mounting bolt 5: 18 N·m (1.8 kgf-m)Brake hose union bolt 6: 23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m)NOTE:Before remounting the brake caliper, push the brake caliper pistonsall the way into the caliper.* The seal washers should be replaced with the newones to prevent fluid leakage.* Bleed air from the system after reassembling the caliper.(2-24)After remounting the brake calipers, pump the brakepedal until the pistons push the pads correctly.MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL ANDDISASSEMBLY• Remove the right frame cover. (8-4)• Drain brake fluid. (8-55)• Remove the brake fluid reservoir mounting bolt 1.• Disconnect the reservoir hose 2.• Place a rag underneath the union bolt on the master cylinderto catch spilled drops of brake fluid. Remove the union bolt 3and disconnect the brake hose.• Remove the mounting bolts 4.Immediately and completely wipe off any brake fluidcontacting any parts of the motorcycle. The fluidreacts chemically with paint, plastic and rubber materials,etc. and will damage them severely.