Removing The Rear Brake Caliper; Disassembling The Rear Brake Caliper; Checking The Rear Brake Caliper; Assembling The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha YZ450F(E) 2014 Owner's Service Manual

REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

TIP
Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Union bolt
• Copper washers
• Brake hose
TIP
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid.
DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALI- EAS1SL1152
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1. Remove:
• Brake caliper piston "1"
• Brake caliper piston dust seal "2"
• Brake caliper piston seal "3"
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a. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening to force out the piston from the
brake caliper.
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WARNING
• Cover the brake caliper piston with a cloth.
Be careful not to get injured when the pis-
ton is expelled from the brake caliper.
• Do not use a screwdriver etc. for removing
the brake caliper piston.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston dust seal
and the brake caliper piston seal.
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CHECKING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

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1. Check:
• Brake caliper piston "1"
Rust/scratches/wear  Replace the brake
caliper piston.
• Brake caliper cylinder "2"
Scratches/wear  Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake caliper body "3"
Cracks/damage  Replace the brake cali-
per assembly.
• Brake fluid delivery passages
(brake caliper body)
Obstruction  Blow out with compressed
air.
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WARNING
When the brake caliper is disassembled, re-
place the brake caliper piston seal and the
brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
2. Check:
• Brake caliper bracket
Crack/damage  Replace.

ASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

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WARNING
• Before installation, clean and lubricate the
internal parts. Use new brake fluid for
cleaning and lubricating.
• Never use solvents on internal brake com-
ponents as they will cause the piston seals
to swell and distort.
• When the brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seal and
the brake caliper piston dust seal with new
ones.
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
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4-26
REAR BRAKE
2
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