Checking The Front Brake Calipers; Assembling The Front Brake Calipers; Installing The Front Brake Calipers - Yamaha FJR13AEV(C) Service Manual

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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.
b. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
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CHECKING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

Recommended brake component replace-
ment schedule
Brake pads
Piston 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 piston seals.
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If necessary
Every two years
Every four years
Every two years and
whenever the brake
is disassembled
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FRONT BRAKE
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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 piston seals
to swell and distort.
• Whenever a brake caliper is disassembled,
replace the brake caliper piston seals.
Recommended fluid
DOT 4
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INSTALLING THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPERS

The following procedure applies to both of the
brake calipers.
1. Install:
• Front brake caliper "1"
(temporarily)
New
• Copper washers
• Brake hose (hydraulic unit to front brake cali-
pers) "2"
• Brake hose (metering valve to right front
brake caliper) "3"
• Brake hose union bolts "4"
Brake hose union bolt
30 Nm (3.0 m·kg, 22 ft·lb)
EW3P66002
WARNING
Proper brake hose routing is essential to in-
sure safe vehicle operation. Refer to "CABLE
ROUTING (FJR13A)" on page 2-47 and "CA-
BLE ROUTING (FJR13AE)" on page 2-67.
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