Assembling The Front Brake Calipers; Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha YZF-R6(V) 2006 Service Manual

• Brake caliper cylinders "2"
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
EWA13600
WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the piston seals.
2
1
EAS22410
ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
EWA13620
WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EAS22450

INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
• Copper washers
• Front brake hose "2"
• Front brake hose union bolt "3"
3
2
1
New
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-47.
ECA14170
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper "1", make sure the brake pipe
"a" touches the projection "b" on the brake
caliper.
a
3
2. Remove:
• Front brake caliper
3. Install:
• Front brake pads
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pad pin
• Brake pad clips
• Front brake caliper
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
Refer to "REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE
PADS" on page 4-23.
4. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EWA13090
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid. Other
brake fluids may cause the rubber seals to
deteriorate, causing leakage and poor
brake performance.
4-25
FRONT BRAKE
2
b
1