Checking The Front And Rear Brake Calipers - Yamaha YFM250RX 2008 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Recommended brake component
Brake pads
Piston seals, dust
seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
WARNING
All internal brake components should be
cleaned in new brake fluid only. Do not use
solvents as they will cause seals to swell
and distort.
1. Check:
• brake caliper piston
Scratches/rust/wear → Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• brake caliper cylinder
Wear/scratches → Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• brake caliper body
Cracks/damage → Replace.
• brake fluid delivery passage
(brake caliper body)
Blockage → Blow out with compressed air.
WARNING
Replace the caliper piston seal and dust
seal whenever the brake caliper is disas-
sembled.
Front
Rear
6-35
CHAS
replacement schedule
As required
Every two years
Every four years
Replace when
brakes are
disassembled.