Brake Caliper Disassembly; Brake Caliper Inspection And Repair - Yamaha RX10K Supplementary Service Manual

BRAKE

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.
1. Remove:
S Pistons
S Piston oil seals 1
Removal steps:
S Using a wood of piece 2 , lock the right pis-
ton.
S Blow compressed air into the hose joint
opening a to force out the left piston from
the caliper body.
S Remove the piston seals and reinstall the
piston.
S Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right piston from the caliper body.
WARNING
S Never try to pry out the pistons.
S Do not loosen the retaining pin 3 .
BRAKE CALIPER INSPECTION AND
REPAIR
Recommended brake component
replacement schedule
Brake pads
Piston seals and
dust seals
Brake hose
Brake fluid
WARNING
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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POWR
TR
As required
Every two years
Every two years
Only when brakes
are disassembled.