HOME D.O.T. 4 brake fluid will damage painted and body panel surfaces it comes in contact with. Always use caution and protect surfaces from spills whenever brake work is per- formed. Failure to comply can result in cosmetic damage. (00239b) A plugged or covered relief port can cause brake drag or lock-up, which could lead to loss of control, resulting in death or serious injury. (00288a) 8. Verify operation of master cylinder relief port. Actuate brake hand lever with cover removed. A slight spurt of fluid will break the surface if all internal components are working properly. 6. Add D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID to master cylinder reservoir until fluid level is 5.0 mm (13/64 in.) from top.
Do not reuse old brake fluid. Use only D.O.T. 4 BRAKE FLUID from a sealed container. 9. Install gasket and cover on master cylinder.Tighten cover screws to 0.8-1.2 Nm (7-11 in-lbs ). After servicing brakes and before moving motorcycle, pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient pressure can adversely affect brake performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00279a) After servicing brakes and before moving motorcycle, pump brakes to build brake system pressure. Insufficient pressure can adversely affect brake performance, which could result in death or serious injury. (00279a) 7. Bleed brake system. See 1.12 BLEEDING BRAKES . 10. Test brake system.
Turn ignition switch ON. Pump brake hand lever to Test ride motorcycle. If the brakes feel spongy, bleed 1.12 BLEEDING BRAKES . NOTE When the Figure 2-36. Master Cylinder and Brake Lever To Handlebar Switch Housing (typical) 2-38 2009 VRSC Service: Chassis sm02054 1 4 2 3 1. Lower switch housing assembly 2. Tab 3. Groove 4. Brake lever bracket a. Turn ignition sw verify operation b. Test ride motor the system aga A sight glass enables the level without removing t reservoir is full, the sight the glass lightens up to i