Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha YFZ450S 2003 Service Manual

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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE
CALIPERS
The following procedure applies to both of the
front brake calipers.
1. Install:
• brake caliper assembly
• brake caliper mounting bolts 1
3
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• brake hose 2
• copper washers 3
• union bolt 4
CAUTION:
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When installing the brake hose on the
brake caliper, make sure that the brake
pipe a touches the projection b on the
brake caliper.
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe machine operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" in chapter 2.
2. Fill:
• brake reservoir
CAUTION:
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Brake fluid may damage painted surfaces
or plastic parts. Always clean up spilled
brake fluid immediately.
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• Use only the designated quality brake
fluid: other brake fluids may deteriorate
the rubber seals, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid:
mixing brake fluids may result in a harm-
ful chemical reaction and lead to poor
brake performance.
• Be careful that water does not enter the
master cylinder when refilling. Water will
significantly lower the boiling point of the
brake fluid and may result in vapor lock.
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28 Nm (2.8 m · kg, 20 ft · lb)
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27 Nm (2.7 m · kg, 19 ft · lb)
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Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
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