Disassembling The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
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DISASSEMBLING THE REAR BRAKE
CALIPER
NOTE:
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Before disassembling the brake caliper, drain
the brake fluid from the entire brake system.
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1. Remove:
• union bolt 1
• copper washers 2
• brake hose 3
NOTE:
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Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
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2. Remove:
• brake caliper pistons 1
• brake caliper piston seals 2
a. Secure the right side brake caliper piston
with a piece of wood 3.
b. Blow compressed air into the brake hose
joint opening a to force out the left side pis-
ton from the brake caliper.
WARNING
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• Never try to pry out the brake caliper pis-
tons.
• Do not loosen the bolts 4.
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c. Remove the brake caliper piston seals.
d. Repeat the previous steps to force out the
right side pistons from the brake caliper.
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