Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha BT1100 2002 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake compo-
nents should be cleaned and lubricated with
clean or new brake fluid.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
1. Install:
• brake caliper 1
(temporarily)
• copper washers (New) 2
• brake hose 3
• union bolt 4
28 Nm (2.8 m•kg)
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the brake
caliper, make sure that the brake pipe touch-
es the projection on the caliper.
2. Remove:
• brake caliper
3. Install:
• brake pads/shims
• pad spring
• pad pin
• pad pin clips
• cover
• brake caliper
Refer to "REAR BRAKE PADS".
Brake caliper retaining bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m•kg)
6-39
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