16. BRAKE SYSTEM MXU 500IRS BRAKE MASTER CYLINDERS REMOVAL/INSPECTION/ INSTALLATION REMOVAL Front/rear master cylinder Remove the brake reservoir cap and drain the brake fluid from the hydraulic brake system (refer to the "FRONT BRAKE FLUID CHANGE/AIR BLEED (OFF Brake Lever ROAD" section or "REAR BRAKE FLUID CHANGE/AIR BLEED" section or "COMBINATION BRAKE FLUID CHANGE/AIR BLEED (ON ROAD)"in this chapter). Do not splash brake fluid onto any rubber, plastic and coated parts. When working with brake fluid, use shop towels to cover these parts. Remove the bolt/nut and then remove the brake lever. Remove fluid hose bolt/two washers and then disconnect the fluid hose. When removing the brake fluid hose bolt, be sure to place towels under the hose and plug the hose end to avoid brake fluid leakage and contamination. Remove the two master cylinder holder bolts and remove the master cylinder. 16-23