2002-2007 Suzuki 500 LTA Service Manual, Page 276Get this manual
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MASTER CYLINDER REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY
Place rag underneath the brake hose union bolt on the master cylinder to catch any spilt brake fluidRemove the brake hose union bolt and disconnect the brake hose Remove the master cylinder mounting bolts Disconnect the reservoir hose Immediately wipe off any brake fluid contacting any part of the vehicleThe brake fluid reacts chemically with paint, plastics, rubber materials, etc and will damage them severely Loosen the lock nut Remove the master cylinder assembly by turning the master cylinder rod