Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha YZF-R6 99 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
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
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
3. Install:
S brake pads
S brake pad spring
S brake caliper
S brake hose holder
Refer to "REPLACING THE FRONT BRAKE
PADS".
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)
40 Nm (4.0 mSkg)
7 Nm (0.7 mSkg)