Brake Caliper Disassembly - Yamaha FX10X Service Manual

BRAKE CALIPER DISASSEMBLY

NOTE:
Before disassembling a caliper, drain brake fluid
from brake hose, master cylinder, brake caliper and
brake reservoir of their brake fluid.
a
Never try to pry out the pistons.
BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION AND
REPAIR
All internal brake components should be
cleaned only with new brake fluid. Do not use
solvents as they will cause seals to swell and
distort.
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BRAKE
1. Remove:
• Brake caliper pistons
• Brake caliper piston dust seals
• Brake caliper piston seals
Removal steps:
• Using a piece of wood, lock the pistons.
• Blow compressed air into the hose joint opening
a to force out the pistons from the caliper body.
WARNING
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads
Piston dust seals
Piston seals
Brake hose
Brake fluid
WARNING
POWR
TR
As required
Every two years
Every two years
Every four years
Only when brakes are
disassembled.