Checking The Rear Brake Caliper; Assembling The Rear Brake Caliper; Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha XVS1300A 2007 Service Manual

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b. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads
Piston seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston "1"
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder "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.
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WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

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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.
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If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
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• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

1. Install:
• Rear brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
• Copper washers
• Rear brake hose "2"
• Rear brake hose union bolt "3"
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
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WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-43.
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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.
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2. Remove:
• Rear brake caliper
3. Install:
• Brake pads
• Brake pad springs
• Rear brake caliper
Refer to "REPLACING THE REAR BRAKE
PADS" on page 4-38.
Rear brake caliper retaining bolt
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)
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REAR BRAKE
New
b
3
a
2