Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual page 239

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
EB702317
DISASSEMBLING
CALIPER
The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
NOTE:
Before removing either brake caliper, drain the
brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• union bolt 1
• copper washers 2
• brake hose 3
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container and
pump out the brake fluid carefully.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper pistons 1
• brake caliper piston seals 2
a. Secure the right side brake caliper piston with
a piece of wood a
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
b opening to force out the pistons from the
brake caliper.
c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side piston from the brake caliper.
WARNING
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not remove the plugs 4.
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CHAS
THE FRONT BRAKE