Checking The Rear Brake Calipers; Assembling The Rear Brake Calipers; Installing The Rear Brake Calipers - Yamaha Grizzly550 User Manual

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b. Remove the brake caliper dust seal and
brake caliper piston seal.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads
Piston seals, dust
seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston "1"
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder "2"
Scratches/wear → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage → Replace the brake caliper
assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction → Blow out with compressed air.
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WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals and
dust seals.
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If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
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ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
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WARNING
• Before installation, all internal brake com-
ponents 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 seal and
dust seal.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Brake caliper assembly
• Brake caliper bolts "1"
• Brake hose "2"
• Copper washers "3"
• Brake hose union bolt "4"
Brake caliper bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
Brake hose union bolt
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 19 ft·lb)
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WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING" on page 2-33.
REAR BRAKE
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