Assembling And Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha FZS600'98 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
3
1
5. Bleed:
S brake system
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
6. Check:
S brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark a ! Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" in chapter 3.
7. Check:
S brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling ! Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE REAR
BRAKE CALIPER
S Before installation, all internal brake
components should be cleaned and lu-
bricated with clean or new brake fluid.
S Never use solvents on internal brake
components as they will cause the pis-
ton seals to swell and distort.
S Whenever a brake caliper is disas-
sembled, replace the brake caliper pis-
ton seals.
1. Install:
S brake caliper 1
(temporarily)
2
S copper washers (New)
S brake hose 2
S union bolt 3
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 a slot the projection a on the brake
caliper.
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
30 Nm (3.0 mSkg)