Removing The Rear Brake Caliper - Yamaha TMAX XP530E-A 2017 Service Manual

Brake pad lining thickness
8.0 mm (0.31 in)
Limit
0.8 mm (0.03 in)
4. Install:
• Brake pad supports
• Rear brake pads
TIP
Always install new brake pads, brake pad sup-
ports as a set.
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a. Connect a clear plastic hose "1" tightly to the
bleed screw "2". Put the other end of the hose
into an open container.
b. Loosen the bleed screw and push the brake
caliper piston into the brake caliper with your
finger.
c. Tighten the bleed screw.
Rear brake caliper bleed screw
6 N·m (0.6 kgf·m, 4.4 lb·ft)
d. Install brake pad supports and brake pads.
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5. Lubricate:
• Rear brake caliper bolts
Recommended lubricant
Silicone grease
ECA14150
NOTICE
• Do not allow grease to contact the brake
pads.
• Remove any excess grease.
6. Install:
• Rear brake caliper
• Rear brake caliper bolts
Rear brake caliper bolt
27 N·m (2.7 kgf·m, 20 lb·ft)
7. Check:
• Brake fluid level
Below the minimum level mark "a" Add the
specified brake fluid to the proper level.
Refer to "CHECKING THE BRAKE FLUID
LEVEL" on page 3-15.
8. Check:
• Brake lever operation
Soft or spongy feeling  Bleed the brake sys-
tem.
Refer to "BLEEDING THE HYDRAULIC
BRAKE SYSTEM" on page 3-17.
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REMOVING THE REAR BRAKE CALIPER

TIP
Before removing the brake caliper, drain the
brake fluid from the entire brake system.
1. Remove:
• Brake hose union bolt "1"
• Brake hose gaskets
• Rear brake hose "2"
TIP
Put the end of the brake hose into a container
and pump out the brake fluid carefully.
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REAR BRAKE
a
LOWER