Checking The Front Brake Calipers; Assembling The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha XT1200Z 2010 Service Manual

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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose joint
opening "a" to force out the pistons from the
brake caliper.
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WARNING
• Cover the brake caliper pistons with a rag.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
tons are expelled from the brake caliper.
• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not loosen the bolts "4".
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b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
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Recommended brake component replace-
Brake pads
Piston seals
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Piston dust seals
Brake hoses
Brake fluid
1. Check:
• Brake caliper pistons "1"
Rust/scratches/wear → Replace the brake
caliper pistons.
• Brake caliper cylinders "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 dust seals
and brake caliper piston seals.
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ASSEMBLING THE FRONT 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 brake caliper
piston dust seals and brake caliper piston
seals to swell and distort.
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FRONT BRAKE
ment schedule
If necessary
Every two years
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
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