Assembling The Rear Brake Caliper; Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha YZF-R1 2007 Service Manual

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EWA13610
WARNING
Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket "1"
Cracks/damage → Replace.
EAS22650

ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

EWA13620
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
components as they will cause the piston
seals to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassem-
bled, replace the brake caliper piston
seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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INSTALLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

1. Install:
• Brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
• Copper washers
• Brake hose "2"
• Union bolt "3"
Rear brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
EWA13530
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe vehicle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING" on page 2-39.
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New
ECA14170
CAUTION:
When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper "1", make sure the brake pipe
"a" touches the projection "b" on the brake
caliper.
2. Remove:
• Brake caliper
3. Install:
• Brake pad shims
• Brake pads
• Brake pad spring
• Brake pad pin
• Screw plug
• Brake caliper
Rear brake caliper bolt (front
side)
27 Nm (2.7 m·kg, 20 ft·lb)
Rear brake caliper bolt (rear
side)
22 Nm (2.2 m·kg, 16 ft·lb)
4. Fill:
• Brake fluid reservoir
(with the specified amount of the recom-
mended brake fluid)
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
EWA13090
WARNING
• Use only the designated brake fluid.
Other brake fluids may cause the rubber
seals to deteriorate, causing leakage and
poor brake performance.
• Refill with the same type of brake fluid
that is already in the system. Mixing brake
fluids may result in a harmful chemical
reaction, leading to poor brake perfor-
mance.
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REAR BRAKE