Caliper Inspection - Yamaha XVS650 Service Manual

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FRONT BRAKE
ICHASI~I
CALIPER OISASSEMBLV
1.Remove:
• Brake caliper pistons
• Dust seals
CD
• Caliper piston seals
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Removal steps:
• Blow compressed air into the hose joint
opening to force out the caliper piston
from the brake caliper body.
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WARNING
• Never try to pry out the caliper pistons.
• Cover the caliper piston with a rag. Be
careful not to get injured when the piston
is expelled from the master cylinder.
• Remove the caliper piston seals.
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EB702040
CALIPER INSPECTION
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule:
Brake pads As required
Piston seals, dust
Every two years
seals
Brake hoses
Every two years
Replace when
Brake fluid
brakes are disas-
sembled.
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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.lnspect:
• Brake caliper piston
CD
Scratches/rust/wear
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Replace the brake
caliper assembly.
• Brake caliper cylinder
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Wear/scratches
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Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake caliper body @
Cracks/damage
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Replace.
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