Checking The Front And Rear Brake Calipers - Yamaha YZF-R1P Service Manual

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FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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CHECKING THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
Recommended brake component
Brake pads
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 cali-
per assembly.
• brake caliper body 3
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed
air.
WARNING
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Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
È Front
É Rear
2. Check:
• brake caliper brackets 1
Cracks/damage → Replace.
4 - 40
CHAS
replacement schedule
If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years
and whenever the
brake is disassem-
bled