Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha XVZ13TF 1999 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
7. Check:
S brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling ! Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in CHAPTER 3.

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 1
(temporarily)
S copper washers (New)
S brake hose 2
S union bolt 3
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 that the brake
pipe a touches the projection b on the
brake caliper.
2. Remove:
S brake caliper
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)