Assembling And Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha 2002 TDM900 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EAS00642
ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE REAR
BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
S Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents should be cleaned and lubricated
with clean or new brake fluid.
S Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
S Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
1. Install:
S brake caliper seals
S brake caliper piston
2. Install:
S brake pads
S brake pad springs
S brake caliper bolt
Refer to "REPLACING THE BRAKE PADS".
3. Install:
S brake caliper 1
(temporarily)
S copper washers 2
S brake hose 3
S union bolt 4
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper 1 , make sure the brake pipe a
touches the projection b on the brake cali-
per.
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
27 Nm (2.7 mSkg)
New
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)