Front Brake Calipers Substitution; Front Brake Pump Removal (F4 S - F4 Ft - F4 R - F4 My13) - MV Agusta F4 S Workshop Manual

FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS SUBSTITUTION

• Slightly move the front brake lever towards the right
handgrip and hold it in position with a strap to limit
the outflow of brake fluid during subsequent opera-
tions.
• Taking care to not spill any remains of the brake fluid
that may remain inside the brake tubing, remove the
union as indicated in the figure.
Brake liquid can corrode painted surfaces. Clean
immediately any spilt brake liquid using industri-
al alcohol and drying with compressed air. .
• Remove the two caliper fixing screws indicated in
the figure.
• Remove the brake caliper.
The removal operation is identical for both
NOTE
calipers.
To fit the front brake calipers, follow these steps:
• Insert the caliper fixing screws and turn them it until
they make contact.
Only grease the first threads of the brake
caliper fixing screw.
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• Refit the caliper connection after replacing the sea-
ling washers.
Torque pressure caliper union: 23
• Fill the system with brake fluid.
• Bleed the system as described on page 6.
• Keep the brake lever pulled back with a strap and
tighten the brake caliper fixing screws.
Torque pressure calipers screws: 40
FRONT BRAKE PUMP REMOVAL
(F4 S - F4 FT - F4 R - F4 MY13)
Remove the cap from the front brake fluid reservoir
and drain the reservoir with a syringe.
Remove the union shown in the figure.
Brake fluid is extremely corrosive.
Avoid contact with the eyes, skin and nose.
Wash abundantly with water and call a doc-
tor if accidental contact occurs.
During the following operations, avoid con-
tact with painted surfaces.
Brakes
÷ ·
26 N m
÷ ·
42 N m
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23÷26 N•m
40÷42 N•m