Assembling And Installing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha VMX12 2001 Service Manual

FRONT AND REAR BRAKES
7. Check:
• brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling → Bleed the brake
system.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" in chapter 3.
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ASSEMBLING AND INSTALLING THE
REAR BRAKE CALIPER
WARNING
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• 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.
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1. Install:
• brake caliper 1 (temporarily)
• copper washers
• brake hose 2
• union bolt 3
WARNING
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Proper brake hose routing is essential to
insure safe motorcycle operation. Refer to
"CABLE ROUTING".
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CAUTION:
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When installing the brake hose onto the
brake caliper, make sure the brake pipe
touches the projection a on the brake cali-
per.
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CHAS
Recommended brake fluid
DOT 4
New
30 Nm (3.0 m · kg)