Checking The Front Brake Caliper(S); Assembling The Front Brake Caliper(S); Installing The Front Brake Caliper(S) - Yamaha Star XVS13AA(C) 2011 Service Manual

• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
a
b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER(S)

Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads
Piston dust seals
Piston seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
• 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.
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WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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If necessary
Every two years
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
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2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Cracks/damage → Replace.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPER(S)
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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 brake caliper
piston dust seals and brake caliper piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPER(S)
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers. (For
XVS13AA(C)/XVS13CTA(C))
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
• Copper washers New
• Front brake hose "2"
• Front brake hose union bolt "3"
Front brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
FRONT BRAKE