Removing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

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NOTE:
Always install new brake pads and a new
brake pad spring as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to
the bleed screw "2". Put the other end of
the hose into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the
brake caliper pistons into the brake caliper
with your finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Bleed screw
6 Nm (0.6 m·kg, 4.3 ft·lb)
d. Install new brake pads and a new brake
pad spring.
NOTE:
The arrow mark "a" on the brake pad springs
must point in the direction of disc rotation.
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6. Install:
• Brake pad pins
• Brake pad clips
• Brake caliper
Front brake caliper bolt
35 Nm (3.5 m·kg, 25 ft·lb)
7. Check:
• Brake fluid level
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Below the minimum level mark "a" → Add
the recommended brake fluid to the proper
level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-24.
8. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-26.
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REMOVING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
NOTE:
Before removing the brake caliper, drain the
brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Union bolt "1"
• Copper washers "2"
• Brake hose "3"
NOTE:
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
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FRONT BRAKE